The Arizona Cardinals are still searching for their first signing of the season to bolster their offensive line, a surprising development given the loss of Chase Bisontis for the season.
The Cardinals have a relatively experienced depth chart at guard, with Matt Pryor and Oli Udoh both having full-season starting experience at right guard. Pryor has 40 career starts, including 15 games started for the Chicago Bears in 2024 at right guard. Udoh has 22 career starts, with 16 of those coming in 2021 as the Minnesota Vikings' starting right guard.
However, with Isaiah Adams holding onto the starting right guard job, the Cardinals may be looking for a player who can offer depth and potentially more versatility than their current roster. Both Pryor and Udoh can play guard and tackle, while second-year guard/center Hayden Conner plays guard and center. The question remains whether any of the available depth is better and/or more versatile than what the Cardinals currently have.
The Cardinals appear unconcerned about Adams' recent arrest in Canada before training camp, and it's unclear whether this incident has any bearing on his status with the team. The focus is on finding a player who can take on a backup role, but with a relatively high standard to meet given the existing depth at guard.
It's worth noting that the Cardinals may have to look beyond the free agent market to find a suitable candidate, given the potential for players to be signed as part of waiver claims or other roster moves after final cuts are made. The team will likely be keeping a close eye on these developments in the coming weeks, as they continue to assess their options for addressing the offensive line.
Source: Yahoo Sports