James Conner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 17

Ranking 5 RB's Cardinals Should Draft

The Arizona Cardinals running back room is led by James Conner with Trey Benson set to be his primary backup. That's a rock-solid core that doesn't need much work.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 14

Could Cardinals Star Take Step Back in 2025?

The Arizona Cardinals have nothing if not a strong running game. The talent present in the RB room begins with a true workhorse in James Conner, but the possible breakout of second-year back Trey Benson adds another dimension into the unit.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 13

Cardinals Must Make This Change in 2025

The Arizona Cardinals are a run-focused offensive team, and there's nothing truly wrong with that at its core. In fact, playing a more smash-mouth, fundamental style of football can be an advantage over more finesse-style teams, and can aid in the possession battle.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / April 10

It is Once Again Time to Buy Cardinals Running Back James Conner in Dynasty Leagues

It feels like we do this every year with Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner. He's consistently underpriced in fantasy, but has always delivered as a Cardinal.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 25

3 Cardinals Offensive Breakout Candidates

Much attention is being paid to the Arizona Cardinals' defense this offseason, and for good reason. The Cardinals are in dire need of improvements to the defensive line, and they've already begun to address it.

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Big-name QB reportedly 'piqued' Jets' interest ahead of draft

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Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Broncos Trade Pitch Sends Cardinals Pro-Bowl Running Back to Denver

The Denver Broncos went into the 2025 offseason with clear needs. After a busy free agency, there are still needs on offense. One of those needs is at running back, and this trade pitch looks to fill that need.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 4

Insider Clarifies Cardinals RB Plans

All eyes are on the Arizona Cardinals and how they'll improve on the offensive side of the ball moving into 2025. One potential changeup thrown by offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and head coach Jonathan Gannon could come in the backfield, where names such as James Conner and Trey Benson reside.

Arizona Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

James Conner: Cardinals Running Back Dynasty Outlook

James Conner exceeded expectations in 2024 with the Arizona Cardinals, finishing as the RB11 in PPR leagues. Conner will be 30 years old next year. How much does he have left in the tank?

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 19

PFF: Cardinals TE Ranked in Upper Half of NFL Players

The Arizona Cardinals are beginning to find themselves in a somewhat unfamiliar spot, with recognition starting to pour in for some of their franchise stars.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 18

PFF: Cardinals RB One of NFL's Best Players

The Arizona Cardinals are beginning to collect recognition for some of the individual seasons put forward in 2024. Every year, Pro Football Focus releases a thorough ranking of the top 101 (yes, 101, that isn't a typo) players in the NFL, based on the previous season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 15

Iowa Superstar Continues to Earn Tantalizing NFL Comparison

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson established himself as one of the most explosive weapons in the country this past season, racking up 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns while averaging a robust 6.4 yards per carry.

NFL News / Steelers Now / February 11

Odds: Steelers Projected to Run It Back with Najee Harris in 2025

Despite speculation that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will move on from the Steel City in 2025, one sportsbook tabbed the Steelers as the most likely landing spot for Harris at +200 odds.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 5

Super deserving: A player from each NFC team who merits a SB appearance

The reality is that most NFL players will never play in a Super Bowl. But if you could wave a magic wand and put one deserving player from each NFC team in the epic yearly showdown, who would it be?

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy has one request amid Sam Darnold uncertainty

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 24

Cardinals RB Poised to Unlock Potential

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Trey Benson wasn't afforded much of a chance to prove himself in 2024, but his numbers show that he could be poised for a more productive role in 2025.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 21

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Gets New NFL Comparison Before Draft

Kaleb Johnson may have wrapped up his playing career with the Iowa Hawkeyes' football program, but he will foever be part of it. No one is going to forget Johnson after the special season that he put together in 2024.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 18

Cardinals Awards: Offensive Player of the Year

The Arizona Cardinals are a run-first team, and they have a very good reason to be: veteran running back James Conner. While some might understandably wish for greater production through the air from the Cardinals' offense, the fact of the matter is that Arizona was at its best when the rock was in Conner's hands regularly.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 2

Cardinals MVP, Good Guy Award Announced

The local PFWA chapter has announced the following awards for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals season. Budda Baker and James Conner were voted as co-winners of the Lloyd Herberg MVP Award while Michael Wilson earned the Steve Schoenfeld Good Guy Award for his cooperation with media members.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 2

Former Steelers RB Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner will end his 2024 season on Injured Reserve, being shut down by the Arizona Cardinals after suffering a knee injury.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / January 1

Cardinals place two-time Pro Bowl RB on IR

The Cardinals placed running back James Conner on injured reserve on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, sidelining him for Arizona’s regular-season finale against the 49ers.

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 1

Cardinals Placed RB James Conner On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals announced they have placed RB James Conner on injured reserve. He had been ruled out earlier in the day from Week 18 due to a knee

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / December 28

Cardinals Star James Conner Exits Rams Game With Injury

SOFI STADIUM -- Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner is questionable to return to Week 17's battle against the Los Angeles Rams with a knee injury. Conner was questionable with a knee injury heading into Saturday after being a limited participant on all three days - he initially suffered the injury in last week's loss against the Carolina Panthers.

Arizona Cardinals News / Field Level Media / December 22

Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) banged up vs. Panthers

Arizona Cardinals standout running back James Conner injured his right knee during Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Conner exited in the third quarter while enjoying a huge game with 166 scrimmage yards.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / December 5

Details emerge on Cardinals star's contract extension

The two-time Pro Bowler signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Field Level Media / November 30

Cardinals RB James Conner signs 2-year extension

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner signed a two-year contract extension on Saturday. Financial terms were not announced by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the deal was worth $19 million.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / November 30

Cardinals lock up key offensive player with critical extension

The Arizona Cardinals have locked up their leading rusher of four seasons to continue building their budding offense.

Commanders continue purging roster of Ron Rivera-era draft picks

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Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / November 30

Cardinals star RB lands lucrative extension amid resurgence at the position

The 2025 campaign will represent his age-30 season, a milestone that teams have generally been wary of investing in.

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 30

Cardinals Signing RB James Conner To Two-Year, $19M Extension

Adam Schefter reports that the Cardinals are signing RB James Conner to a two-year, $19 million contract extension. Conner, 29, is a former third-round pick of the Steelers back in 2017 out of Pittsburgh.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / November 11

James Conner discusses Cardinals' turnaround amid winning streak

James Conner discusses Cardinals' turnaround amid four-game winning streak

Conner shared his thoughts on the team's play as a fourth straight win has moved the club from 2-4 to 6-4.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Field Level Media / November 3

James Conner fuels Cardinals in romp over Bears

James Conner had 107 yards on 18 carries, and the Arizona Cardinals pulled away for a 29-9 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon in Glendale, Ariz.