Rashad Johnson is a tough SOB

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200...cardinals-game

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Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson lost the top of his left middle finger after tackling New Orleans Saints' Darren Sproles on a punt return, according to the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers.

According to Somers, Johnson came to the sideline after the play with a finger injury. He took off his glove and the tip of his finger remained behind.
Johnson, by our count, then stayed in the game after the injury.

Johnson had surgery after the game to shave his finger down to the first knuckle, according to the report. The bone was exposed so infection is a possible concern.

Two other Cardinals starters, linebackers Sam Acho (leg) and Lorenzo Alexander (foot), left Sunday's loss to the Saints with injuries. We're guessing (hoping) their injuries weren't as permanent as Johnson's.