The Arizona Cardinals have a tough game on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. Before the game, they got some excellent injury news about starting right guard Isaiah Adams. Adams has been activated from injured reserve, per The Arizona Republic‘s Theo Mackie, and will play against the Seahawks.
No elevations at cornerback or defensive tackle could be a good sign for Max Melton and Walter Nolen.
Adams has played in just three games this season due to two separate injuries. He missed the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers with a preseason knee injury. Then Adams suffered an ankle injury in their loss to the New York Giants in Week 4 and hasn’t played since.
The third-year lineman returned to practice this week. That opened up a 21-day window for the Cardinals to activate him from injured reserve. The team wasted no time in getting him back on the roster.
What the Isaiah Adams Injury News Means for the Cardinals
Isaiah Adams ultimately misses just the minimum four games (Weeks 5-8). His return couldn’t come at a more convenient time. Backup guard Jon Gaines II has been ruled out for the game against the Seahawks.
Arizona will go into their game against Seattle with three healthy interior linemen. Isaiah Adams and Isaac Seumalo are the starters, with second-year guard Hayden Conner as the backup. Any injury to Adams or Seumalo puts them down to their last player.
Offensive line injuries have plagued the Cardinals this season. Right guard has been one of the two major problem spots. In addition to Adams and Gaines, second-round rookie Chase Bisontis suffered a season-ending injury in preseason.
The Cardinals are coming off an emotional win against the Dallas Cowboys. But they face arguably the best defense in the league while going through a quarterback change. For Arizona to have a prayer at beating Seattle, they need Adams and the offensive line to protect Gardner Minshew II.
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