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Deemed 'day-to-day' Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Conner (ribs) is day-to-day, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner exited this past Sunday's loss to the Eagles in the third quarter with a rib issue. In the aftermath, Kingsbury told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com that Conner checked out fine, but the team would take a cautious approach with its top running back ahead of Sunday's game in Seattle. Speaking of the backfield, special teamer Jonathan Ward (hamstring) was placed on IR on Wednesday, while Darrel Williams (knee) isn't slated to play Week 6, so Eno Benjamin and rookie sixth-rounder Keaontay Ingram are the only healthy RBs on the active roster.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Seems to have avoided major injury Arizona head coach Kliff Kingsbury said after Sunday's 20-17 loss to Philadelphia that Conner checked out OK after injuring his ribs in the first half of the contest, Josh Weinfuss...

Impact Conner played 24 snaps and gained 55 yards on nine carries and eight yards on one reception before leaving the game late in the second quarter. Eno Benjamin stepped up behind him to draw 11 touches in the narrow loss, but the Cardinals appear to be tentatively planning as though Conner will be available for the team's Week 6 game in Seattle. The Cardinals will likely wait and see if Conner's upcoming tests reveal anything concerning before the team has a clearer idea about his status heading into next Sunday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Rashaad Penny, Damien Harris, James Conner impacting Week 6 waiver wire pickups Veteran running backs Rashaad Penny, Damien Harris, and James Conner all suffered injuries that will have an impact on Week 6 fantasy waiver...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

James Conner exits game with rib injury Before leaving the game, Conner had 55 rushing yards and a catch for eight yards.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Exits Sunday with rib injury Conner departed Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a rib issue, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Prior to picking up the injury, Conner reeled off 55 yards on nine carries and hauled in his only target for eight yards. If Conner is unable to return, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin will split work out of the Cardinals backfield.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Conner Earns Angry Run Award Again Cardinals running back James Conner earns 'Good Morning Football' Angry Run Award for a second time in as many years with a straight-arm in...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: James Conner's Lethal Stiff-Arm Cardinals running back James Conner's lethal stiff-arm sends Carolina Panthers defensive back Jaycee Horn downward.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Leading rusher against Carolina Conner carried the ball 15 times for 55 yards and caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 26-16 win over the Panthers.

Impact His scrimmage yards total was modest, but it was a season high for Conner. Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams combined for 55 rushing yards on only nine carries, however, so while Conner remains the lead back for Arizona, his inefficiency could begin to cost him touches heading into a Week 5 matchup with the undefeated Eagles.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting James Conner, rest of rushing attack going is paramount for Cardinals vs. Panthers The Cardinals don't only need to get running back James Conner more involved, but start utilizing Kyler Murray's legs more often — starting...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Ready for Week 4 Conner (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After opening Week 4 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a knee injury, Conner handled every practice rep Friday, paving the way for him to lead the Cardinals backfield yet again this weekend. He's found the going tough through three games this season, mustering 90 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries and recording 10 catches (on 15 targets) for 73 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Conner (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Conner is tending to a health concern, this time to his knee. So far, he's logged back-to-back capped sessions during Week 4 prep, so his listing on Friday's practice report may give a sense of his chances to suit up Sunday at Carolina. On the season, Conner is averaging a paltry 3.0 YPC on 30 rushes, hauled in 10 of 15 targets for 73 yards and scored one rushing touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals look to get Conner involved, avoid slow start The Arizona Cardinals would love nothing more than to get their running game going with James Conner.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tending to knee injury Conner practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a knee injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner emerged from Week 2 with an ankle issue but was able to suit up this past Sunday against the Rams, playing 50 of 83 offensive snaps (60 percent) on his way to 16 touches for 57 yards from scrimmage. He's now tending to a new injury, though he at least mixed into some drills to kick off Week 4 prep. In any case, Conner's status should be monitored in the coming days to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game at Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Rams Conner carried the ball 13 times for 39 yards and caught three of five targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

Impact For the third straight game, Conner failed to gain much yardage, and his 57 scrimmage yards were actually a season high. The former Steeler remains entrenched at the top of the Cardinals depth chart -- backups Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams combined for only eight touches and 30 yards Sunday -- but he might need to get back into the end zone to make a fantasy impact in Week 4 against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available in Week 3 Conner (ankle) is listed as active Sunday against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner was knocked out of the Cardinals' Week 2 win at Las Vegas with an ankle injury, which kept him to limited practices Thursday and Friday in advance of Sunday's contest. Coach Kliff Kingsbury termed Conner a game-time decision, and after a pregame workout he'll be available to Arizona's backfield. Typically, Conner would dominate the touches afforded the team's running backs, but Kingsbury may opt for a rare timeshare of sorts between Conner, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin. As a result, it's tough to forecast exactly how much work Conner may receive this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals RB James Conner likely to play vs. Rams Conner injured his ankle last week but is listed officially as questionable on the Cardinals’ final injury report of the week.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Optimism regarding Sunday availability Conner, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams with an ankle injury, is slated to test things out pre-game, but there is optimism he'll play in the contes...

Impact Conner missed Wednesday's practice before returning to limited sessions Thursday and Friday. In any case, fantasy managers considering Conner in Week 3 lineups are advised to verify the running back's status ahead of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff, but in the absence of any setbacks in warmups, it appears as though he's trending in the right direction. If, however, he ends up out or limited Sunday, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin would be next up for touches in the Cardinals' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Josh Jacobs, more RBs affecting Week 3 start 'em, sit 'em calls Standout running backs Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Josh Jacobs, Leonard Fournette, JK Dobbins, and D'Andre Swift are "questionable," for Sun...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Truly questionable Conner, a likely game-time decision due to an ankle injury, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Cardinals reportedly won't decide on Conner's availability until they've seen his pregame workout ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. If he ends up on the inactive list, it'll be Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams handling most of the backfield snaps, with the nature of their workload split rather difficult to determine beforehand. Benjamin worked as the No. 2 back in Week 1 and took seven touches for 61 yards, but he then split work with Williams after Conner's early exit from the Week 2 win over Vegas. Given that Williams rose to the occasion with a long run and a goal-line touchdown to help the Cardinals secure a win, he could be the starter this Sunday if Conner is out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely game-time call Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that Conner (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Rams, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact While his ankle injury isn't too serious, Conner was unable to return to last week's game after his exit and now is in danger of missing a contest. The Rams and Cardinals are scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday, with Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin on hand as the backfield replacements if Conner doesn't play. Benjamin served as Conner's backup in the season opener, but Williams had a bigger impact after the injury last week with a long run and a touchdown in the overtime win over Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to limited practice Conner (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Conner left the Cardinals' eventual Week 2 win in Las Vegas with an ankle injury that sidelined him at Wednesday's session. Now that he's back on the field, he's giving himself a chance to miss no more time as a result of the issue. Still, Friday's practice report could leave him with a designation entering the weekend. If Conner is limited or out Sunday against the Rams, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin likely would split the touches out of Arizona's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Spotted at practice Conner (ankle) was present for Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After sitting out the Cardinals' first practice of the week, Conner, who coach Kliff Kingsbury called "day-to-day" Wednesday, was on the field Thursday, but it remains to be seen how the team lists his participation level. If the running back is out or limited at all Sunday against the Rams, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin would be next up for added backfield reps Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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