Good News: Cardinals Sign Bears Offensive Lineman to Bolster O-Line.
Cardinals Sign Bears Offensive Lineman. Big news for the Arizona Cardinals—the team has officially signed former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Chris Henry Jr. This move adds depth to their offensive front, with Henry Jr. bringing versatility after spending time at both guard and tackle in the NFL.
Henry originally entered the league in 2021 as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks, where he played 29 games over three seasons. After parting ways with Seattle, he was on the lookout for a new opportunity and remained open to contributing in various roles, including as a backup lineman.
Though the Cardinals have a projected starting offensive line in place—featuring Evan Brown at left guard, Isaiah Adams at right guard, and Jonah Williams at right tackle—Lynn’s versatility could make him a valuable depth piece.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals have also finalized their draft capital for 2025. Here’s where they’ll be selecting:
- Round 1: Pick No. 10
- Round 2: No. 47
- Round 3: No. 78
- Round 4: No. 115
- Round 5: No. 152
- Round 7: No. 225
Notably, Arizona does not have a sixth-round pick this year. They also acquired pick No. 225 through a trade with the Carolina Panthers for Robbie Anderson. This draft marks a shift for general manager Monti Ossenfort, as the team is picking in the middle rounds rather than at the top—something that presents a whole new set of challenges.
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“Huge difference. I hope we continue to slide further down the order,” Ossenfort said at the NFL Combine. “You have to wait and see what happens in front of you and what opportunities come your way. Those won’t be clear until a few hours into Thursday night.”
It remains to be seen whether the Cardinals will bring back former starting right guard Will Hernandez, who suffered a torn ACL last season. For now, the projected offensive line consists of Brown, Adams, and Williams holding down the guard and tackle spots, while Hjalte Froholdt is slotted in at center. Cardinals Sign Bears Offensive Lineman.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals are also bringing in a new voice to lead the unit. Head coach Jonathan Gannon recently spoke at the NFL Combine about hiring Justin Frye as the team’s offensive line coach.
“Huge difference. I hope we continue to slide further down the draft,” Ossenfort said, acknowledging the change from picking in the top 10 the past two years to a mid-round position in 2025.
As for the team’s NFL Draft plans, Arizona has six picks heading into April’s draft:
- Round 1: No. 10
- Round 2: No. 47
- Round 3: No. 78
- Round 4: No. 115
- Round 5: No. 152
- Round 7: No. 225
Notably, the Cardinals won’t have a sixth-round selection this year. Their seventh-round pick came from the Carolina Panthers in a trade for defensive lineman Cameron Thomas.
It’ll be interesting to see how Arizona approaches the draft, especially since they’re not picking inside the top ten for the first time under general manager Monti Ossenfort. But with key moves like signing Henry Jr. and now Lynn, they’re clearly still working to build a strong team for 2025. Cardinals Sign Bears Offensive Lineman.
