Cardinals Rookie Guard Bisontis Suffers Knee Injury

Arizona Cardinals rookie guard Chase Bisontis suffered what appears to be a serious left knee injury during a preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, August 13, 2026. The injury occurred in the third quarter of the Cardinals' 27-14 win in Las Vegas when Raiders defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland landed on Bisontis's leg. The second-round pick was carted off the field and did not return.

Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur provided a grim initial assessment after the game. "Not good," LaFleur told reporters when asked about the rookie's prognosis. "We've got to run some more tests, but I'd say not good right now." Further medical evaluation is expected to confirm the severity of the injury, with multiple reports suggesting a significant absence is likely.

Bisontis, a 6-foot-2, 315-pound lineman, was competing with veteran Isaiah Adams for the starting right guard position. Adams, who has 16 starts over his first two seasons with Arizona, was listed as the starter on the team's first unofficial depth chart. The injury could now hand Adams the starting role by default. The Cardinals' offensive line depth will be tested, with Oli Udoh listed as the third-string...