Cardinals OL D.J. Humphries Updates Knee Injury

The Arizona Cardinals have a few tough decisions in the coming months, one of which stems at left tackle with D.J. Humphries. 

Humphries has emerged as a concrete starter along the offensive line since being made a first-round pick by the organization years ago. The Pro Bowl tackle has never reached elite status with Arizona, though he's played well and consistent enough to warrant much deserved love from fans and numerous coaching staffs, too. 

Yet the NFL is nothing short of a business, and despite what your previous resume may show, only the future matters when it comes to making million-dollar decisions. 

Humphries is still on the roster, though he's considered a prime cut candidate for Arizona for a variety of reasons - his age (30), contract status (two years left) and health (suffered an ACL tear at the end of 2023) being the most notable. 

Arizona could save roughly $9 million by parting ways with Humphries, though it's expected he would apply for an injury settlement that would knock that figure down a million or two. 

It's unclear exactly what will happen, though Humphries recently appeared on former Cardinals OL Justin Pugh's podcast - NetWorth With Justin Pugh - and briefly discussed his rehab.

“Everything was great with the knee. Swelling is way down. Moving good, past 90 degree flexion & got my extension back. We’re rolling man. Two more weeks I’ll be off these damn crutches, I’m so excited," he said (h/t Zach Gershman).