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Cardinals make no-brainer James Conner move amid roster shakeup The Arizona Cardinals have placed veteran running back James Conner on IR.

AUGUST 31 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Starting season on IR, with designation to return The Cardinals are placing Conner (foot) on injured reserve with a designation to return, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.

Impact Conner continues to deal with complications from the foot injury that ended his 2025 campaign Week 3 of last season. Initially, when Arizona didn't place him on the active/PUP list at the start of training camp, it was an indication that he had a chance to be available Week 1. Instead, Conner will be required to miss at least the first four games following this transaction. Considering rookie third overall pick Jeremiyah Love's status is up in the air due to a high-ankle sprain, Tyler Allgeier may be the team's lead runner in the early going, with Bam Knight backing him up.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Make Final James Conner Decision as Roster Cut Deadline Arrives The Arizona Cardinals hope to get James Conner back soon.

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Cardinals Final 53 Man Roster Prediction: Does James Conner Make the Cut? Here's a full breakdown of the Cardinals' toughest roster calls — including if James Conner makes the cut.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Uncertain for Week 1 Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Wednesday that it's "too early to tell" if Conner (foot) will be ready for Week 1 against the Chargers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic report...

Impact Conner avoided the PUP list at the start of training camp, but that was a month ago and he still hasn't joined team drills at practice. With Jeremiyah Love (high ankle) also uncertain for the season opener and Trey Benson (knee) on injured reserve, Tyler Allgeier may be tasked with a large workload Week 1. Trade rumors involving Conner may also continue, but the more immediate concern is his slow return to football shape and uncertain availability for the early part of the regular season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Monday Conner (foot) didn't take part in Monday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Conner hasn't played in any of the Cardinals' three preseason games so far and also hasn't been seen for the last handful of practices. He's dealing with lingering issues related to the foot surgery he underwent last fall and ended his season after Week 3. With Trey Benson (knee) getting waived/injured Monday, Conner is the top running back behind the duo of rookie third overall pick Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Tyler Allgeier. Until Conner gets back on the field, though, Bam Knight is the team's likely No. 3 RB.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Multiple rookie quarterbacks had strong preseason debuts over the weekend, while a pair of contenders must like what they see at wide receiv...

AUGUST 17 • FOX SPORTS

Which Rookies Are Standing Out? 7 Takeaways From Week 1 Of The Preseason

Cardinals Give James Conner Update: Will He Play in Preseason? When will the Arizona Cardinals see James Conner take the field?

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love will miss a week of practice with a sore ankle

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love won't practice this week because of a sore ankle

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Progressing, but no timeline for 11-on-11s Head coach Mike LaFleur said Saturday that there is no timeline for Conner (foot) to participate in 11-on-11 drills in training camp practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' offici...

Impact Conner continues to rehab from foot and ankle surgery that he underwent in September after suffering a severe injury in Week 3 against the 49ers. It seems unlikely that the veteran running back will play in either of the Cardinals remaining preseason games, but he could be ready to suit up for the team's regular-season opener against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 13. Jeremiyah Love picked up an ankle injury during Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders and is expected to be sidelined for this upcoming week, so Tyler Allgeier and Trey Benson figure to serve as the Cardinals' top running backs in practice ahead of Arizona's next preseason game against Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 22.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play vs. Las Vegas Conner (foot) did not play in Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders.

Impact It's not much of a surprise, considering Conner is still working his way back from foot and ankle surgery that he underwent in late September. Neither Conner nor Benson played in Thursday's exhibition contest, though No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love (ankle) saw a fair amount of work against the Raiders, turning 14 touches into 72 yards, while Tyler Allgeier added four carries for 19 yards. Conner, Love and Allgeier figure to all be in the mix for backfield snaps, though who is listed as the RB1 by the start of the regular season is up in the air.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Why Rebuilding Cardinals Expect To Contend In Ultra-Competitive NFC West

The Cardinals face the longest Super Bowl odds, but many key members of their organization expressed confidence to us that they will make th...

AUGUST 6 • FOX SPORTS

Why Rebuilding Cardinals Expect To Contend In Ultra-Competitive NFC West

What To Make Of Padless Practices? 7 Takeaways From 1st Week Of Training Camp

What has stood out in the first week of training camp? Here are seven things we've learned.

AUGUST 3 • FOX SPORTS

What To Make Of Padless Practices? 7 Takeaways From 1st Week Of Training Camp

Rookie Jeremiyah Love looks the part of a star during Cardinals' first week of camp

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love has had an impressive first week of preseason camp

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Not doing full-team drills Conner (foot) isn't yet doing full-team drills at training camp, Darren Urban of azcardinals.com reports.

Impact Coming back from season-ending foot surgery, Conner didn't do much at the offseason program but took part in the opening practices of traning camp. Now that 11-on-11 drills are starting up, Conner has been forced to watch from the sideline while Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love take first-team reps. There will be concern for Conner's Week 1 availability if he doesn't begin full-team work within the next week or two.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Past ankle injury Conner (foot/ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Jess Root of USA Today reports.

Impact Per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, Conner has recovered fully from the ankle injury that limited him to three regular-season games in 2025, though it's possible he'll be eased back in as training camp rolls along. The 31-year-old returns to a crowded Arizona backfield that now includes first-rounder Jeremiyah Love and free agent addition Tyler Allgeier, as well as 2024 third-rounder Trey Benson. With Love and Allgeier destined to see their share of touches, Conner doesn't appear to have a path to steady volume in 2026, though that could change if injuries hit.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals face difficult James Conner-Trey Benson decision after offseason moves The Arizona Cardinals should consider trading James Conner or Trey Benson after creating a RB logjam this offseason.

JULY 18 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Alvin Kamara's Saints return opens the door for Cardinals to trade James Conner James Conner ascends the list of running back trade candidates now that Alvin Kamara has returned to the Saints.

JULY 15 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Cardinals RB James Conner Receives Incredible Hometown Honor The Arizona Cardinals' leader now has a field named after him.

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Could Tyler Allgeier Be Placed In The Biggest Role Of His Career In Arizona? The Arizona Cardinals, in a very sneaky manner, have established great depth at the running back position. With James Conner returning from...

JULY 1 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Could The Cardinals trade a veteran running back in favor of generational talent? James Conner has been incredibly serviceable for not only the Arizona Cardinals but also those who own him in fantasy football, as he was al...

JUNE 27 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Limited at OTAs Conner (foot) has mostly been limited to side work with trainers during OTA practices, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Coming off a season-ending foot and ankle injury in Week 3 last year, Conner accepted a pay cut this March, shortly before Arizona signed RB Tyler Allgeier. The Cardinals later drafted RB Jeremiyah Love, potentially leaving Conner as the No. 3 back after a half-decade stint as the team's starter. Trade rumors shouldn't be ignored, but Conner's presence at voluntary workouts is a clear sign he hasn't shut the door on Arizona.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' James Conner gets trade update involving Giants, Bengals | Sporting News Arizona has reshaped its RB depth chart.

JUNE 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jeremiyah Love is the rare NFL RB selected in the top 5 of the draft. He's out to show he's worth it

Jeremiyah Love is expected to be somewhat of a superhero for the Arizona Cardinals after they drafted the Notre Dame running back with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft on Th...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Trey Benson trade sweepstakes following Cardinals pick of Jeremiyah Love Arizona didn’t take Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 in the NFL Draft to create a cute committee. They drafted him because they think he’s the best o...

APRIL 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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