Beachum returns for his 14th season as a pro and his sixth season with the Cardinals. He started 12 of the 16 games he appeared in last season and has started just 14 of the 27 games he’s appeared in since 2023. Beachum is a former seventh-round pick with 161 career starts to his name but has been relegated to backup duty under head coach Jonathan Gannon. His ability to line up at both tackle spots bodes well for the Cardinals’ line depth. Last season, he allowed 16 pressures and four sacks on 418 pass-blocking downs, per PFF.

Beachum has been dealing with a hamstring injury for much of the early season. Fellow OL Evan Brown (hamstring) was limited in practice while OL Isaiah Adams (thumb) and Christian Jones (ankle) were both full participants. Beachum will likely continue to manage the hamstring injury and play Week 6 after playing through it Weeks 4 and 5.

Beachum missed Week 3 with the hamstring issue but returned to action and played every offensive snap last week. He missed Wednesday’s practice but was back on the field for a pair of limited sessions before being listed as questionable. Beachum should be able to suit up for Week 5 despite the hamstring injury.

Beachum missed Week 3 because of the hamstring issue. Jackson Barton was part of Arizona’s plan to replace Beachum last week but is now on injured reserve. If Beachum can’t suit up this week, Charlie Heck will likely draw the start.