Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Will Hernandez is out for the season due to a knee injury he got during the team’s 24-23 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed the seriousness of the injury on Monday, saying Hernandez will go on injured reserve. The 29-year-old has started 33 games for the Cardinals in the last three seasons as a key player at right guard.
“Will was playing really well for us,” Gannon said. “He’s an integral part of our toughness and attitude. It’s a tough one to lose.”
The Cardinals are already missing starting right tackle Jonah Williams, who is on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Gannon mentioned that rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson and receiver Zay Jones would be back at practice this week. Robinson, the No. 27 overall pick from Missouri, hasn’t played this season due to a calf injury he suffered in the preseason.
Jones was suspended without pay for the first five games because he violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
The Cardinals (2-3) will face the Green Bay Packers on the road for their second consecutive game this Sunday.
