GLENDALE – The Pro Football Focus rankings for the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive linemen are not only below average, they are some of the worst in the league, and they need to build it up if they want to succeed in the future.
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Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (13) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) in the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
For the Arizona Cardinals, the foundation of their offensive line has been neglected for so long that it’s collapsing under its own weight. The front office’s refusal to meaningfully address it through either free agency or high draft capital has left the franchise spinning in circles. What the Cardinals have historically lacked, they need the most right now. The refusal to build their offense by meaningfully addressing the need for talent within the trenches has been detrimental to their entire game plan.
Cardinals OL PFF ranks (min. 300 snaps):
Paris Johnson: 6/62 tackles
Jonah Williams: 51/62 tackles
Evan Brown: 46/64 guards
Isaiah Adams: 59/64 guards
Will Hernandez: 61/64 guards
Hjalte Froholdt: 13/33 centers— Theo Mackie (@theo_mackie) November 11, 2025
The emotional toll is visible as Cards fans see the same cycle every Sunday, regardless of who is at QB. Whether it’s the flashes of Kyler Murray’s talent swallowed by chaos in the pocket or Jacoby Brissett getting thrown around that forces fumbles into defensive touchdowns, the frustration building isn’t just about losses; it’s about wasted potential. Nationally, analysts label Arizona’s offensive line as patchwork. For Arizona fans, it’s become a symbol of misplaced priorities.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is helped off the ground after being sacked by the Tennessee Titans at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 5, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Strategically, a strong O-line isn’t optional; it’s the engine of every modern contender. Until the trenches are fixed, nothing else matters for this Cardinals team. The run game will be shut down, the QB protection will be nonexistent, and Arizona will be playing from behind more and more as the season goes on. The last time the Cardinals had an offensive line that was ranked in the top 15 in the Pro Football Focus’ rankings? It was 2021, the Cardinals started with a 10-2 record with Kyler Murray in MVP conversations, all before all the injuries happened.
Nov 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) attempts to pass as Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) defends during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
