Why the Arizona Cardinals haven't signed any new O-linemen
· Yahoo Sports
The Arizona Cardinals lost offensive lineman Chase Bisontis for the season in the preseason, suffering a torn MCL. Since then, they have not added any offensive linemen to the roster, leading many to wonder why.
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This is why!
While there was hope he could beat out Isaiah Adams for the starting right guard job, Adams has thus far held on and, if he remains healthy, will be the starter in Week 1.
So if the Cardinals were to look to sign anyone, it would be a guy off the streets and potentially he would have to be better or more experienced than the guys on the roster.
But the Cardinals have experienced depth at guard. In Matt Pryor and Oli Udoh, they have players who have been full-season starters at right guard. Pryor has 40 career starts and started 15 games for the Chicago Bears in 2024 at right guard.
Udoh has 22 career starts, 16 in 2021 as the Minnesota Vikings' starting right guard.
They also have second-year guard/center Hayden Conner.
There are potential concerns with Adams after he was arrested in Canada before training camp, but the Cardinals appear unconcerned about that right now, and he might not have had anything to do with the situation.
So what they would be looking for is depth, and the question is whether any of the depth available is better and/or more versatile than who they have. Pryor and Udoh can play guard and tackle. Conner plays guard and center.
Is there a player out there who would take backup money and be a backup?
A better bet for addressing the line depth will be after final cuts are made and there are waiver claims and new player signings.
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