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        Hunter Long Injury History & Analysis

        Injury Risk

        Very Low

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        12%

        Chance of Injury per Game

        0.7%

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        0.70

        Durability

        5.00

        Current Status

        Knee Strain Out

        Comments: Long suffered a right knee injury in Arizona's Week 4 loss to New York. It was sustained via friendly fire when teammate Wydett Williams Jr. collided with him on a punt play. The Cardinals placed Long on IR on 10/6, keeping him out at least four games.

        Week 5 Practice Report

        Practice Status
        Wed DNP
        Thu DNP
        Fri DNP
        Week Status:
        Out
        Likelihood of Playing:
        0%
        Human body diagram showing Hunter Long injury locations 2
        Date League Injury Level Games Missed Details
        Oct 4, 2026 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 4 Long suffered a right knee injury in Arizona's Week 4 loss to New York. It was sustained via friendly fire when teammate Wydett Williams Jr. collided with him on a punt play. The Cardinals placed Long on IR on 10/6, keeping him out at least four games.
        Aug 8, 2021 NFL Knee ACL Sprain Grade 2 — Long was carted off the field after suffering an apparent left knee injury during the training camp practice.
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        Hunter Long Player Profile

        Arizona Cardinals TE #89 Bye 14
        6’5” 253 lbs. Age 28.1 Boston College

        2026 Regular Season Stats

        Rec
        1
        Rec Yds
        5
        Rec TDs
        0
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