Arizona's first-round pick Darius Robinson has a calf injury and will undergo tests to determine the severity

TEMPE, AZ (AP) — Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson has a calf injury and is scheduled to undergo tests Friday to determine the extent of the problem.

Robinson was selected No. 27 overall in the NFL Draft and is a Missouri native, and is expected to contribute immediately. Arizona's pass rush had a rough preseason after linebacker BJ Ojulari was already out for the year with a knee injury.

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed Robinson's injury on Friday, without providing details.

“He has a calf. … Gotta get the reports,” Gannon said.

Robinson made a good impression in the preseason, playing 10 snaps in the opening game before being benched by Gannon against the Indianapolis Colts last week.

The Red Birds drafted the Mizzou defensive lineman in the first round with the No. 27 pick. In his senior year at Missouri, he started 12 of 13 games and finished the season with 43 tackles, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. In his first season as a fullback after switching from center back to defensive lineman, he was named to the 2023 All-SEC first team.

The Cardinals went 4-13 last season and finished with 33 sacks, which ranked near the bottom of the league. Arizona plays its final preseason game at Denver on Sunday.

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