Cardinals lose rookie OL Chase Bisontis to knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals have placed rookie offensive lineman Chase Bisontis on injured reserve after he tore his MCL during Thursday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. This injury marks the fourth consecutive summer the Cardinals have lost a drafted offensive lineman to a knee injury, with two resulting in full-season absences. Head coach Mike LaFleur expressed concern for Bisontis, while Isaiah Adams has taken prominent snaps as a first-team lineman throughout training camp. The team will need to adjust its backup interior group ahead of the regular season, with cuts to the roster coming soon.
- •Chase Bisontis suffered a torn MCL and is out for the season.
- •The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Raiders.
- •Arizona has seen four rookies lose seasons to knee injuries in recent years.
- •Isaiah Adams has been performing well within the first team.
- •The team will soon finalize its roster as cuts approach on August 30.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals adjust again after losing a rookie OL with knee injury
"The Cardinals have to adjust to another rookie OL knee injury.
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