GLENDALE – Season-ending injuries have sadly become the norm for Arizona Cardinals this season. The team loss multiple defensive backs before the season, before losing James Conner with an ankle injury in Week 3. As the year progress, Arizona had to rely on other players to step up in other’s places, like wide receiver Zay Jones.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Jones had become a bright spot in the offense in the past few weeks when quarterback Jacoby Brissett went under center. The duo had chemistry, but the connection has likely come to an end, with Jones suffering what appears to be an Achilles tear in the second quarter vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
Oct 12, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (17) makes a reception against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Jones Achilles injury video:
Jones went to complain to the refs on a no-call in the end zone when he looks back to grab at his foot. The reaction and the pop seen in the video all fit the telltale signs of an torn Achilles. The 30-year-old tried to walk towards the referee, but soon fell to the floor holding his leg.
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (17) reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The heartbreaking injury comes during Jones best stretch in the past couple of years, having 183 receiving yards with 146 of them coming in a two-week span. Similar to the rest of the season for the Cardinals, the roster will need to use a next-man up mentality to replace the recent resurgence of Jones in the offense.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
