Will Hernandez saw his 2024 campaign come to an end in Week 5. The veteran guard is now in position to continue his career, however. 
Hernandez suffered an ACL tear in October, ending his tenure with the Cardinals. The former second-rounder has understandably not drawn free agent interest while rehabbing, but that could soon change. Hernandez noted in a Tuesday Instagram post (h/t Mike Garafolo of NFL Network) that he has received full medical clearance.
While playing out his rookie deal with the Giants, Hernandez saw time at left and right guard. The Texas-El Paso product was unable to replicate the performance from his debut season in terms of PFF grade, and he settled for a one-year pact worth the league minimum upon arrival in Arizona. Hernandez operated as a full-time right guard starter in 2022, though, and his showings in that role landed him a new Cardinals pact.
That two-year, $9MM accord proved to be worthwhile in its first season as it allowed for Arizona to maintain stability at the right guard spot. Hernandez logged a career-high 1,112 snaps in 2023 and enjoyed a step forward in terms of pass protection in his PFF evaluation. A similar campaign looked to be in store last year prior to the injury.
Entering his age-30 campaign, Hernandez could offer suitors with quality guard depth at a minimum in the event he signs in the near future. He could see time in a starting lineup depending on how things play out, of course. With training camps in full swing, it will be interesting to see if a market develops in time for the start of the regular season.