Arizona starting cornerback Garrett Williams and backup defensive lineman L.J. Collier were placed on injured reserve Wednesday as a result of their knee issues, but Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said both could return this season.

Williams, 24, hurt his knee in a collision with safety Budda Baker late in Arizona’s 27-22 home win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Williams and Collier are required to miss at least the next four games.

The Cardinals (2-0) are banged up at cornerback, with current starters Will Johnson (groin) and Max Melton (knee) being evaluated “day to day,” Gannon said. Johnson did not practice Wednesday and Melton was limited.

Arizona promoted cornerback Darren Hall from the practice squad to the active roster and signed cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe and defensi

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