Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams is scheduled to report to training camp Wednesday despite facing multiple gun charges in his native Canada. Adams, 25, turned himself in to Durham Regional Police in Toronto on Sunday.
Authorities have charged Adams with possessing a restricted or prohibited firearm without a license, possessing a loaded firearm, possessing a prohibited device, and possessing a weapon by crime. The charges stem from a gun and gang investigation.
According to a Durham Regional Police news release, the investigation involved a male suspected of drug trafficking. Police located the suspect and a female in a vehicle in Ajax, Canada, where they discovered over 3 kilograms of suspected fentanyl. A subsequent search warrant executed at a linked residence led to the discovery of Adams' sister, Allyson, and two illegal firearms. Allyson Adams faces the same charges as her brother.
The Cardinals organization acknowledged awareness of the situation. "Out of respect for the process, we will refrain from commenting further at this time," the team said in a statement.
Adams was selected by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He started 11 games for the team last season and five games in his rookie year. He is currently projected as the starter at offensive guard for the upcoming season. The team drafted former Texas A&M offensive lineman Chase Bisontis in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, who will compete for the starting right guard position.
The Cardinals will have a new quarterback under center this season after former starter Kyler Murray departed for the Minnesota Vikings. Jacoby Brissett is expected to begin the season as the starting quarterback, facing potential competition from Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck during training camp. Brissett is also in a contract dispute with the team, having requested a raise after Murray's departure elevated his status as the starter. He is set to make $4.88 million this season, with only $1.5 million guaranteed.