Head coach Bruce Arians hinted that he's comfortable with Williams serving as the top backup to David Johnson, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports. "I think Kerwynn has proven every time he plays he gets 100 yards," Arians said. "Everybody says he's too small. He just gets 100 yards every time he steps out there."
With Chris Johnson still unsigned and Andre Ellington attempting a transition to wide receiver, the Cardinals look a bit thin behind three-down workhorse David Johnson. While the team may still add competition via the draft, it sounds as if Arians would be comfortable using Williams as the top backup. In addition to complementing Williams' running ability, Arians mentioned that the 25-year-old has good hands and is a capable pass blocker. Williams was buried on the depth chart last season, but he's averaged 5.6 yards per carry on 98 career attempts. Asides from Williams, Johnson and Ellington, the only running back on the current roster is Elijhaa Penny, a 2016 undrafted rookie who failed to make the final roster last season.