Arizona Guard Adams Heads To Injured Reserve; Gaines Steps In
Arizona placed starting right guard Isaiah Adams on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. The Cardinals do not expect Adams to miss as much time as left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., who is out for the season. Jon Gaines II will start at guard while Adams recovers.
Arizona has placed starting right guard Isaiah Adams on injured reserve because of an ankle injury. The Cardinals reportedly expect him back sooner than left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., whose season is over.
With Adams unavailable, third-year guard Jon Gaines II will take over the starting role. The move adds to an offensive line already adjusting to Johnson’s season-ending absence.
The injury may affect Arizona’s offensive line continuity, which could influence quarterback protection and rushing efficiency. Fans and fantasy managers following the Cardinals may see shifts in weekly expectations. Gaines’ opportunity could also shape his career trajectory and the team’s evaluation of its depth. Because Adams is not expected to miss the entire season, the broader impact may be limited compared with Johnson’s absence.