Will Hernandez - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 13 Hernandez (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Hernandez (hip) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

My Cause My Cleats: Will Hernandez Cardinals offensive lineman Will Hernandez talks about the Mijo Things Foundation, his cause for his cleats in 2025.

NOVEMBER 27 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Hernandez (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hernandez (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 11 Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Week 11 Hernandez (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play in Week 10 Hernandez (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Seattle, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 7 Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Packers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 7 Hernandez (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Packers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

'Big Mijo' Will Hernandez Expecting To Make Big Impact As He Recaptures Starting Role Guard played full game for first time in more than a year

OCTOBER 17 • AZCARDINALS.COM

No injury designation Hernandez does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Homegrown: Will Hernandez Visits Someburros Offensive lineman Will Hernandez visits the locally-owned Someburros Mexican restaurant.

SEPTEMBER 29 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Not playing Thursday Hernandez (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup with the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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