Cardinals GM wouldn't be surprised if Johnson returns sooner than expected

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim suggested running back David Johnson could return from a wrist injury sooner than anticipated during an appearance on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.

Johnson was placed on injured reserve and was reportedly expected to miss eight-to-12 weeks after undergoing wrist injury. The superstar running back incurred the injury during a Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions.

After speaking to Johnson, however, Keim feels confident that the timeline could be shorter.

"My conversation with David was you can’t listen to what everybody says about the length of time you’re going to miss because nobody can forecast that, especially when you’re a genetic freak like him," Keim said.

"We all heal differently, and I wouldn't be surprised if David heals faster than most when it comes to that injury."

Johnson is arguably the NFL's most dynamic offensive player and his loss is a devastating loss for the Cardinals.

Carson Palmer argued that Johnson's absence drastically changed the design and potency of the Cardinals' offense prior to their Week 2 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Chris Johnson, Kerwynn Williams, and Andre Ellington received carries, but couldn't replicate Johnson's nearly unprecedented production.