RB - Arizona Cardinals OUT
- 6' 1"
- 233 lbs
- Age 31
- Pittsburgh
63°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Proj.
- -
- Matchup (?)
Availability
The Cardinals placed RB James Conner on injured reserve/designated to return.
Fantasy Impact
Conner had been working his way back to during training camp. He will miss at least the first four games of the regular season.
James Conner is progressing from his foot injury, but he remains uncertain for Week 1.
Fantasy Impact
Conner's role in the Cardinals backfield remains unclear following the offseason additions of Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier.
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said there’s no timeline for James Conner to return to 11-on-11 drills.
Fantasy Impact
Conner took a paycut this offseason and is due $2.35 million guaranteed in 2026. It is unclear what his role will be when healthy behind Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier.
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said James Conner has “earned the right” to work back at his pace.
Fantasy Impact
LaFleur said Conner needs a “little more time” to participate in team drills. His role in the backfield remains uncertain.
James Conner avoided being placed on the PUP list.
Fantasy Impact
Conner had missed time earlier in the Cardinals offseason program recovering from an ankle injury. His role in the Cardinals backfield remains up in the air heading into the season following the offseason additions of Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier.
