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Not ready to make season debut Hernandez (knee) is inactive Sunday in Week 3 against San Francisco.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Week 2 Hernandez (knee) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Carolina.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will Hernandez Speaks With The Media About Returning To The Team, How His Knee Feels, And More Will Hernandez speaks with the media on Monday, August 11th.

AUGUST 11 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals re-sign veteran guard to strengthen offensive line depth | Sporting News Will Hernandez returns for his third stint in Arizona, aiming to bring toughness and stability as he recovers from a torn ACL.

AUGUST 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jonathan Gannon Speaks With The Media About Return Of Will Hernandez, Closeness Of The Team, And More Jonathan Gannon speaks with the media ahead of the final practice of Training Camp at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, August 7th.

AUGUST 8 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wants to stick with Arizona 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...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Move to IR official Hernandez (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to land on IR 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.

Impact Reports earlier Monday indicated that Hernandez's left knee injury was likely season-ending, so his expected move to IR would come 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.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals OL Will Hernandez out for the season after suffering knee injury vs. 49ers

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Will Hernandez is out for the season because of a knee injury he suffered in the team’s 24-23 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. San Francisco Hernandez has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a knee injury.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Will Hernandez on voluntary and mandatory workouts Offensive lineman Will Hernandez and the Arizona Cardinals are together for organized team activities this month.

MAY 22, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Will Hernandez, on voluntary and mandatory workouts Offensive lineman Will Hernandez and the Arizona Cardinals are together for organized team activities this month.

MAY 22, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Will Hernandez Gifts High School Student Custom Helmet Jose De Leon struggled to find a helmet that fit

MAY 22, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Will Hernandez Speaks About His Trip To Oklahoma With Kyler Murray, And More Cardinals offensive lineman Will Hernandez speaks with the media Monday about his trip to Oklahoma with quarterback Kyler Murray, the import...

MAY 20, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Will Hernandez | Latino Heritage Month Arizona Cardinals offensive guard Will Hernandez discusses the pride he has in his heritage in a segment featuring Latino Heritage Month

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NFL.COM

Wired: Will Hernandez Mic'd Up Preseason Week 1 vs. Broncos Watch Will Hernandez mic'd up for the first Arizona Cardinals preseason game versus the Denver Broncos.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals training camp roster preview: OL Will Hernandez We take a look at OL Will Hernandez and his chances for making the team in 2023 as the team begins training camp.

JULY 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Will Hernandez Press Conference - Mandatory Minicamp Cardinals OL Will Hernandez addresses the media on the final day of Cardinals Mandatory Minicamp

JUNE 14, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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