Isaiah Adams remains sidelined for Arizona Cardinals season opener against Chargers

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Isaiah Adams remains sidelined for Arizona Cardinals season opener against Chargers
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The Arizona Cardinals will begin their season Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers without starting right guard Isaiah Adams. Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Friday that Adams is ruled out for the contest following an ongoing knee injury that has kept him sidelined since the middle of the preseason. In his place, Jon Gaines will move into the starting lineup at right guard. Gaines finished last season as the starter for the final five games at left guard, providing the team with experienced depth on the interior offensive line. Gaines is expected to handle blocking duties against Chargers defensive linemen Teair Tart and Dalvin Tomlinson throughout the season-opening matchup. The team finalized these personnel adjustments on the last injury report released before the game.

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  • Isaiah Adams is officially out for the season opener due to a knee injury.
  • Jon Gaines will start at right guard in place of the injured Adams.
  • Gaines previously started five games at left guard for Arizona last season.
  • The Cardinals face Los Angeles Chargers defenders Teair Tart and Dalvin Tomlinson.
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The Cardinals will have a backup right guard in the starting lineup against the Chargers.

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