The Arizona Cardinals are rebuilding their offense around quarterback Kyler Murray and yesterday announced the signing of offensive lineman William Hernandez.
Hernandez, 26, will play under the coach of his time with the University of Texas, Sean Kugler, Arizona’s current offensive coach.
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, the son of Mexican parents, he was a second round selection of the New York Giants in 2018, a team with which he played until last season.
He came as a reinforcement to an offensive line in charge of defending Kyler Murray as right guard, who has not yet renewed his contract with Arizona, although last week the quarterback assured that he is not worried about it.
“I have done nothing but give it my all for the Cardinals and I will continue to do so. I’m really not too worried about my future,” explained the 24-year-old passer.
The speculations that put Murray out of Arizona began last January when the player deleted from his Instagram account his photographs wearing the team’s clothing with which he has been with for two seasons.
On the offensive line, Hernandez will partner left guard Justin Pugh, who has re-signed for 2022.
He will also be joined by left tackle Dierrias Humphries and Kelvin Beachum on the right; the line is completed by center Rodney Hudson.
Hernandez is the third free agent Arizona has signed this free agency, the others being cornerback Jeff Gladney and inside linebacker Nick Vigil.
In other relevant free agency moves, the Texans acquired the services of receiver DaeSean Hamilton, formerly of the Broncos. With Denver, the receiver accumulated 833 yards and five touchdowns over three seasons.—EFE
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