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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Cardinals aim for improved offensive line stability amid frequent injuries

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Fans of the Arizona Cardinals may recall the offensive line that led the team to Super Bowl XLIII in 2008. This lineup, consisting of Mike Gandy, Reggie Wells, Lyle Sendlein, Deuce Lutui, and Levi Brown, managed to start all 20 games during that season without interruption.

Recently, a tweet highlighted the most-used offensive line combinations from last season for various teams. For the Cardinals in 2024, left guard Evan Brown and center Hjalte Froholdt completed the season without injuries. However, left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., right guard Will Hernandez, and right tackle Jonah Williams suffered significant knee injuries. The primary combination for the Cardinals included Johnson, Brown, Froholdt, Trystan Colon, and Kelvin Beachum but played together for only 207 snaps out of over 1,000.

The lack of continuity in their offensive line was notable compared to other NFL teams. Only the Colts had a lower percentage at 17.96 percent. In contrast, six teams managed to have their main lineup on field over 60 percent of snaps; notably, the Packers led with 80.82 percent while the Bills followed closely with 79.12 percent.

The Cardinals are expected to prioritize strengthening their offensive line in upcoming drafts to ensure better performance next season.

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