The Arizona Cardinals are eyeing a possible return for offensive lineman Will Hernandez, who is currently recovering from a torn ACL. Despite being unsigned thus far, Hernandez's future with the team remains a topic of speculation, especially with the Cardinals not having added a clear starting guard through free agency or the draft.

A subtle but notable sign of Hernandez's potential return is the fact that his jersey number, 76, remains unassigned, which suggests the team may still have plans for him. The Cardinals did not assign this number to their sixth-round pick, Hayden Conner, who wore it throughout college. Hernandez's return could happen as soon as late July, around nine months post-injury, just before training camp begins.