Cardinals Open Practice Window for Isaiah Adams
Arizona signs James Proche and Jermar Jefferson to the practice squad as injuries mount along the offensive line and at receiver.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The Arizona Cardinals opened the 21-day practice window for starting guard Isaiah Adams, who has been out since Week 4 with an ankle injury. The team also signed wide receiver James Proche and running back Jermar Jefferson to the practice squad.
Why it matters
The moves come after injuries sustained Sunday in Dallas, leaving Arizona thin at guard and at receiver. Adams' return would add depth to an offensive line already missing left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. for the year.
Isaiah Adams started 11 games last season and three this season before his ankle injury, while James Proche enters with 34 career receptions. Whether Adams is ready to return within the 21-day window has not been announced.
The players
Isaiah Adams
Adams is a third-year offensive guard for the Arizona Cardinals who started 11 games last season.
James Proche
Proche is a wide receiver who has 34 career receptions across his NFL career with several teams.
The details
Jon Gaines II and Hayden Conner have filled in at right guard in Adams' absence. Kendrick Bourne is out for the rest of the 2026 season with a fractured tibia, and rookie running back Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Timeline
Week 4: Adams last played against the New York Giants.
Sunday: Injuries occurred in Dallas, including Bourne's fractured tibia.
Tuesday: Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve.
Wednesday: The practice window opened for Adams and the practice squad signings were made.
Season Trajectory
The NFL's 21-day practice window lets teams activate players from injured reserve on a set timeline, which shapes depth planning across a season. For Arizona, Adams' possible return would help stabilize an offensive line that has already lost its left tackle for the year.
Adams' status affects who starts at right guard for Arizona in the coming weeks and whether the rotation of Gaines and Conner continues. Fantasy managers tracking the Cardinals' receiving corps should note Proche's addition to the practice squad.
The takeaway
Injuries are reshaping Arizona's depth chart quickly, and the practice window and practice squad signings show how the team is filling gaps week to week. Readers following the team should watch whether Adams is activated before the window closes.
What happens next
The 21-day practice window for Isaiah Adams is now open, and the team must decide whether to activate him before that period ends.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest Football roster moves and injury news affecting the Cardinals.
