Will Hernandez Injury News & Updates

The Cardinals placed Hernandez (hip) on injured reserve Saturday.

Hernandez injured his hip during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars, and the injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on IR. He will be required to miss at least the next four games, making him eligible to return in Week 17 against the Bengals on Saturday, Dec. 27. In Hernandez's absence, Isaiah Adams is the top candidate to start at right guard.

Hernandez (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez injured his hip in last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and will now miss at least one contest with his latest injury. Isaiah Adams is projected to make the start at right guard for Arizona.

Hernandez (hip) did not practice Wednesday.

Hernandez had previously dealt with a knee injury in recent weeks, but he left last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars with a hip issue. If Hernandez is unable to play Sunday against the Bucs, Isaiah Adams would likely draw the start at right guard.

Hernandez (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Hernandez left the game in the third quarter and is being evaluated by medical staff to discover the extent of the hip injury. If unable to return, Isaiah Adams will likely play the rest of the game at right guard.

Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez was limited by a knee injury during Week 12 prep, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's home game. He'll continue to start at right guard.

Hernandez (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Hernandez played through the ankle issue last week and figures to again be out there versus Jacksonville. The veteran guard has started all six games in which he's played this season.

Hernandez (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Hernandez was able to make his return to practice after being a non-participant to open the week Wednesday. The offensive lineman has been playing through his ankle injury since Week 5, so he seems likely to be able to go Sunday versus Jacksonville.

Hernandez didn't participate in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.

Hernandez has been dealing with an ankle injury throughout the season, but since Week 5 he has managed to play through it. Unless he's unable to practice both Thursday and Friday as well, the 30-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville.

Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez has been on the injury report often this season as he manages recovery from the knee surgery he underwent last season. He's played every game since Week 5, however, and has been on the field for nearly every Cardinals defensive snap over the team's past four games.

Hernandez (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez continues to have his practice reps monitored while working through a lingering knee injury stemming from the 2024 campaign. He was limited in practice all week, so he appears to be on track to play in Sunday's NFC West tilt. Isaiah Adams would be the top candidate to start at right guard if Hernandez is not cleared to play.

Hernandez (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices. He's still recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained in October of 2024, but he has started at right guard in each of the Cardinals' last five games. Barring a setback, Hernandez should be available to play Sunday against the 49ers.

Hernandez (knee) was estimated to be a limited participant Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez has been on and off the injury report all season with a knee injury after suffering an ACL tear in 2024. He's played through the issue most of the season, so he is likely to suit up for a Week 11 matchup against the 49ers.

Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

The starting right guard had knee surgery last fall, returned from IR in Week 5 and has played on every offensive snap since Week 6. Hernandez has started every game he's played since joining the Cardinals ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Hernandez (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Seattle, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Hernandez underwent knee surgery last fall and missed the first four weeks of this season while on IR. Since returning, Hernandez hasn't missed a game, and he's played every offensive snap since Week 6. It's unclear if Hernandez is dealing with lingering soreness from the surgery or if he's picked up a new issue, but if he doesn't play Sunday, Isaiah Adams could be asked to step in to start at right guard.

Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Packers.

Hernandez was considered questionable to play, but he'll ultimately be out there at starting right guard versus Green Bay. The 30-year-old will be tasked with slowing down an impressive defensive line on the other side.

Hernandez (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Hernandez returned from knee surgery in Week 5 and has had his snaps monitored in two games since. He wasn't on the injury report until Friday, but it is positive that he was still able to practice in limited fashion. Hernandez's status will become clearer Sunday afternoon.

Hernandez does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Hernandez returned from knee surgery in Week 5 to make his season debut. While he'll be ready to start at right guard Sunday, coach Jonathan Gannon noted that the team would continue to monitor Hernandez's progress towards full health, per Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com. That could cap his snap count and force Isaiah Adams into the mix.

Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez missed the first four games of the regular season while recovering from an ACL tear that he sustained in Week 5 of the 2024 campaign. He was a limited participant in practice this past week, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to make his 2025 debut Sunday, when he'll serve in a depth role on the Cardinals' offensive line.

Hernandez (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Tennessee, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez has been a limited participant at each practice since the season began as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he suffered back in 2024. If he's able to return to the field in Week 5, he could be in line for snaps right away as Arizona deals with multiple other injuries on the interior of its offensive line.

Hernandez (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup with the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The offensive guard has yet to make his season debut after tearing his ACL in Week 5 of the 2024 campaign. Hernandez has started all 35 games he's played in since signing with the Cardinals ahead of the 2022 season. For now, Isaiah Adams will continue to man the right-guard spot.

Hernandez (knee) is inactive Sunday in Week 3 against San Francisco.

Hernandez isn't yet ready to take the field as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he suffered in Week 5 last year. He did log a trio of limited practices this week, so there's a chance he could be active Thursday for a Week 4 matchup against Seattle.

Hernandez (knee) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Carolina.

Hernandez remains in recovery mode from the knee injury that shortened his 2024 campaign. His next chance to make his return to the field will come next Sunday in San Francisco.

Hernandez (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Hernandez is still working his way back from a knee injury that held him to just five games in 2024, making it no surprise he's been ruled out Sunday. The veteran offensive lineman did practice in a limited fashion throughout the week, which could be a positive sign for a potential return in the Cardinals' Week 2 contest against the Panthers.

Hernandez (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez is in the final stages of his recovery from a knee injury that ended his 2024 season in early October. He's been limited in the Cardinals' first two practices of the week, and a full practice Friday would be a good sign for his availability for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Saints in New Orleans. Hernandez started in all five regular-season games he played in last year, but the Cardinals' unofficial depth chart lists him as the backup right guard behind Isaiah Adams.

Hernandez (knee) passed his physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Tuesday.

Hernandez has started every game he has been healthy for over the past four seasons, but a knee injury ended his 2024 season after just five games. As long as he avoids a setback, he has a good chance to start in 2025.

Hernandez (knee) signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Hernandez is back in Arizona, where he started 35 regular-season games in 2022 through 2024 before tearing his ACL in Week 5 of the 2024 season. The team is encouraged with his rehab from the knee injury but a clear return timeline for Hernandez has yet to be established. He will start on the active/PUP list, per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com.

Hernandez (knee) visited the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez spent the previous three seasons in the desert with the Cardinals, starting all 35 regular-season games in which he appeared before tearing his ACL in Week 5 last season. It's unclear if Hernandez is 100 percent healthy, but he should be nearing a return to the field nearly 10 months after the injury.

Hernandez (knee), who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, said Wednesday he "would love" to re-sign with the Cardinals, Jess Root of USA Today reports.

Hernandez only suited up for five regular-season games in 2024 before landing on IR due to a season-ending knee injury. The 29-year-old said that currently, his only area of focus is "getting this knee back to back to 100 percent, which is exactly what's happening." Hernandez will hit free agency if he and the Cardinals aren't able to agree to terms on a new deal prior to the start of the new league year March 10.

Hernandez (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

The move for Hernandez was expected with reports surfacing that he suffered a season-ending injury in the Cardinals' win over the 49ers on Sunday. His absence will open up an opportunity for Trystan Colon to start at right guard.

Hernandez is expected to be placed on injured reserve after sustaining a left knee injury in Sunday's 24-23 win over the 49ers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Reports earlier Monday indicated that Hernandez's left knee injury was likely season-ending, so his expected move to IR comes as no surprise. With Hernandez likely sidelined for the remainder of the Cardinals' 2024 campaign, expect Trystan Colon to serve as the team's top right guard.

Hernandez (knee) is believed to have suffered a season-ending injury in Sunday's win over the 49ers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Hernandez was carted to the locker room after suffering the injury, which will seemingly end his season early, although the details of it are still unknown. The UTEP product was enjoying what was likely the best season of his seven-year career. Trystan Colon will now likely handle right guard for the Cardinals moving forward.

Hernandez has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a knee injury.

Hernandez was carted to the locker room after he was rolled up while blocking on a James Conner rushing attempt. Trystan Colon has taken over at right guard.

Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals official website reports.

Hernandez drew a questionable tag following a limited practice session Friday. The limited practice came following back-to-back DNPs, so he has quickly returned to health. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual responsibilities at right guard.

Hernandez (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The 28-year-old offensive lineman was able to log a limited practice session Friday after recording DNPs both Wednesday and Thursday, and he's now got a chance at playing Sunday. Carter O'Donnell (ankle) is Arizona's top backup at right guard if Hernandez were to miss time.

Hernandez suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 27-0 loss to the Browns on Sunday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Hernandez was unable to return after leaving with the injury, but's still unclear how severe it may be. More likely won't be known until the team releases its first injury report for Week 10 against the Falcons.

Hernandez (back) is playing Sunday against the Bengals.

The starting right guard's status comes as a bit of a surprise after he practiced Wednesday, participated on a limited basis Thursday and then sat out Friday. The sixth-year pro has started 69 of his 75 career games with the Giants and Cardinals.

Hernandez (back) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game against Cincinnati, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Hernandez was a full practice participant Wednesday but was reduced to limited participation Thursday before sitting out entirely Friday. The unencouraging progression has left his status for Week 5 in question. If Hernandez is unable to play Sunday, Keith Ismael could be called upon to start at right guard.

Hernandez agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal with the Cardinals on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

The 2018 second-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career with the Giants before signing a one-year deal with the Cardinals last offseason. When healthy, Hernandez operated as the Cardinals' starting right guard in 2022 and figures to have a similar role in 2023.

Arizona activated Hernandez (chest) from injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Hernandez missed the minimum four games while on IR with a chest injury. He's expected to return to game action Sunday against the Broncos and will presumably reclaim his spot as the team's starting left guard, which would sent Max Garcia to the bench.

The Cardinals designated Hernandez (chest) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Hernandez has missed the last four games while on IR with a chest injury, though he's now been designated to return at the earliest possible opportunity. This opens a 21-day window for him to practice before he has to be restored to the active roster, or else the 27-yer-old will revert back to the injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Hernandez's first chance to suit up again at right guard will come Sunday versus Denver.

Hernandez (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez will miss a minimum of four weeks as a result of this move. Cody Ford (illness) or Wyatt Davis will likely start at right guard for the duration of Hernandez's absence.

Coach Kilff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Hernandez (pectoral) "will be out a couple of weeks," Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Kingsbury already ruled out the possibility that Hernandez would play Sunday at the Rams, but his pectoral injury is apparently one that will require multiple weeks to recover from. Rookie sixth-rounder Lecitus Smith will likely fill in at right guard for Hernandez until he returns.

Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Hernandez (pectoral) will miss at least Sunday's game at the Rams as he recovers from a pectoral injury he suffered in Week 9, Dana Scott of AZcentral.com reports.

There's still no concrete timetable for Hernandez's return, but it would seem he's in jeopardy of missing multiple games based on Kingsbury's comments. Until Hernandez can play again, rookie sixth-rounder Lecitus Smith is a likely candidate to fill in at right guard.

Hernandez (chest) is Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Hernadez was forced out in the first quarter with a chest injury, though the specific nature and severity of this issue are unclear. The 27-year-old has started every game since signing with the Cardinals this offseason, and his absence has left Lecitus Smith to step in at right guard Sunday, per Somers.

Hernandez signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hernandez appeared in all but three games over the last four seasons with the Giants. As of now, the 2018 second-round pick figures to operate as the Cardinals' starting right guard during the 2022 campaign.

Hernandez (ankle) will not return Sunday against Washington, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Hernandez was questionable coming into the game with an ankle injury, and he appears to have aggravated it Sunday. With Hernandez out, Ben Bredeson will likely fill in at right guard.

Hernandez (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Hernandez was listed as questionable heading into the weekend after his ankle injury limited his participation in practices Wednesday through Friday, but he should be ready to handle a starting role at right guard in the season finale.

The Giants activated Hernandez from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Hernandez has missed the last two games while on the list, but he's cleared the necessary protocols and should return to his starting left guard role Sunday against the Eagles.

Hernandez won't be eligible to suit up for Sunday's game in Washington even if he comes off the COVID-19 list before then, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Hernandez could come off the reserve/COVID-19 list as early as Saturday, but he'd still have to undergo multiple medical evaluations before being officially cleared to retake the field. As such, rookie fifth-round pick Shane Lemieux looks set to start at left guard in Washington.

Hernandez was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

All but four of the Giants' offensive linemen remain in quarantine as the team sorts through contact tracing. Postponement of the game will certainly be considered if COVID spread can't be controlled within the Giants locker room, but a Monday night kickoff provides extra time to resolve the situation. Tampa Bay's front could wreak havoc in that contest, especially if Hernandez is active. So far this season the Buccaneers rank third in the NFL with 3.6 sacks per game, also while standing as the No. 1 rush defense for a second consecutive year. Hernandez has been a stalwart for New York's front, playing 100 percent of the offensive snaps this season on top of 32 combined starts between 2018 and 2019.