NFL Rumors: Cardinals' Darius Robinson Has 'Multi-Week' Calf Injury, Could Go on IR
August 24, 2024
Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson has suffered a calf injury that may land him on injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who provided more information.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AZCardinals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AZCardinals</a> first-round DL Darius Robinson suffered a calf injury that is considered a multi-week injury after scans, sources say. Possible he could begin the season on Injured Reserve. If so, the earliest return would be Week 5. <a href="https://t.co/FhyKihnhNR">pic.twitter.com/FhyKihnhNR</a>
Robinson, a former Missouri star, was the No. 27 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. The first-team All-SEC player had 111 tackles (21 for a loss) and 13.0 sacks during his collegiate career.
The injury stems from an ailment suffered during a Thursday practice.
If Robinson lands on the IR, then this is obviously a tough loss for multiple reasons.
For starters, the Cardinals have a very difficult start to the schedule against three talented offenses and reigning playoff teams in the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions. And then Week 4 features a date with rookie quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.
Losing Robinson is a big blow to the defensive line, which was going to have a tough matchup as is against those teams.
Then there's the fact that the rookie will unfortunately be starting his career on the IR. Obviously, it's hard enough for any first-year player to acclimate to the league, but now Robinson has to come back from injury before he makes his debut.
Thankfully, it's not a serious injury, and Robinson could be back sooner rather than later. But it's still a tough situation as the Cardinals get ready for their season opener on Sept. 8 against the Buffalo Bills.
