Arizona Cardinals offensive line banged up in loss to Vikings

Oct 14, 2018, 1:33 PM | Updated: Oct 15, 2018, 7:49 am

Arizona Cardinals offensive guard Mike Iupati (76) blocks defensive tackle Corey Peters, right, during an NFL football practice Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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BY ARIZONA SPORTS

The Arizona Cardinals suffered a loss in more ways than one in their visit to US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday.

In their 27-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Cardinals saw offensive linemen Justin Pugh, Jeremy Vujnovich and Mike Iupati all leave the game due to injury.

The announced that Iupati (back) left the game and would not return. Pugh (hand) and Vujnovich (hamstring) were questionable to return.

John Wetzel and Daniel Munyer were replacements for the injured guards.

Iupati had been questionable prior to the matchup with an injured shoulder and was limited in practice on Friday. Offensive lineman Andre Smith also was on the injury report with a hamstring and was limited on Friday. He played in the game.

The Cardinals signed Pugh to a five-year contract this offseason after the 28-year-old spent the first five years of his career with the New York Giants. Iupati took a pay cut in March as the Cardinals restructured their offensive line.

Arizona acquired Vujnovich off waivers at the beginning of September.

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Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run ahead of Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws a pass as he is pressured by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris (41) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris (41) celebrates with teammate Eric Kendricks after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins scores on a 7-yard touchdown run in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 7-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen catches a 13-yard touchdown pass in front of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with teammates after catching a 13-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones , right, catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker, left, celebrates with teammates after returning a fumble 36-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker, left, returns a fumble 36-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (4) celebrates with teammate Andy Lee (2) after making a 26-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen, left, is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defenders Anthony Harris (41), Mackensie Alexander (20) and Stephen Weatherly (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey (5) reacts after making a 37-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) breaks a tackle by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston, right, during a 21-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) celebrates with teammate Adam Thielen, left, after a 21-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

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