2021-22: Left MCL sprain Last season, Durant only appeared in 55 games due to another left MCL sprain — the same MCL that caused him to miss 20 games at the back end of the 2016-17 season.

The MCL helps stabilize inward motion and is a much more common football injury, especially among offensive linemen. The LCL stabilizes the knee as it rotates or cuts outward.

Hopkins did require surgery for a Grade 3 MCL tear in his right knee in 2021. He missed the Cardinals’ final six games, including their postseason loss. He’s hoping not to miss any time this season, ...