The Arizona Cardinals face mounting challenges on their offensive line after losing second-round pick Chase Bisontis to a season-ending knee injury. Bisontis sustained a torn MCL during Thursday’s preseason matchup against Las Vegas and was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Medical experts indicate the severity of the injury likely requires surgical intervention, sidelining the guard for the entire 2026 campaign.
This marks the fourth consecutive year the Cardinals have lost a drafted offensive lineman to a knee injury during the preseason. The organization previously dealt with similar setbacks involving Jon Gaines II in 2023, Christian Jones in 2024, and Hayden Conner last season. Head coach Mike LaFleur expressed sympathy for Bisontis while praising his character and resilience in facing the adversity.
The roster restructuring leaves the Cardinals to rely on backup interior linemen to fill the void. Isaiah Adams has been working with the first team throughout training camp and demonstrated solid performance during the opening drive against Las Vegas. Conner and Gaines, both previously injured themselves, are positioned to shoulder additional responsibilities as the team prepares for the regular season.
LaFleur expressed confidence in his depth options, noting that multiple players can fill various interior line positions. With roster cuts approaching, the coaching staff will need to evaluate which backup linemen can best support the starting five while Bisontis recovers from surgery during the offseason.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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