The Arizona Cardinals offensive line was middle of the pack in 2023, ranking 25th in hurries, 9th in hits, 16th in pressures, 16th in pressure percentage, 14th in sacks, and 19th in pass block win rate.
The team released their left tackle.
The Arizona Cardinals released their Pro Bowl left tackle
According to Tom Pelissero, Arizona released D.J. Humphries.
Humphries was set to have a $22,876,666 cap hit for 2024, and the team ultimately decided to cut him as a post-June 1st designation. Arizona will free up $15,960,000 and incur a dead cap hit of $6,916,666 for 2024 and $6,916,668 for 2025 per Over The Cap.
D.J. Humphries suffered a significant knee injury in Week 17
Humphries suffered a torn left ACL in the second half of their 35-31 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
He is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 season, which is why they cut him.
Who will be their starting left tackle next season?
The starting left tackle position hasn’t been officially announced, but according to Mike Garafolo, Paris Johnson Jr. will move to the left side, and Jonah Williams will be on the right.
Arizona drafted Paris Johnson Jr. in the 1st round in the 2023 NFL Draft. Johnson played left tackle at Ohio State but played right tackle in his rookie season.
Arizona signed former Cincinnati tackle Jonah Williams to a 2-year, $30 million contract. Williams started three seasons at left tackle and switched to right tackle in his fifth.
They will likely decide during training camp.
Who will be D.J. Humphries’ replacement next season?
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