Shut down by Lions in loss
Conner rushed nine times for 17 yards and secured his only target for eight yards in the Cardinals' 20-13 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Conner posted his lowest rushing output of the season by far, as the Lions' vaunted run defense once again was up to par. Additionally, Conner couldn't make up for any shortcomings on the ground with his work through the air, as Kyler Murray primarily focused on his receivers and tight end Trey McBride (concussion) while trailing for a large swath of the contest. Conner should have a good opportunity to bounce back in Week 4, however, as a Commanders defense that's proven inconsistent thus far comes to town next Sunday.
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Trey Benson
More competition in backfield
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Reggie Virgil
Nabbed by Cardinals
The Cardinals selected Virgil in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 143rd overall.
Carson Beck
Picked by Arizona
The Cardinals selected Beck in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 65th overall.
Chase Bisontis
Lands with Cardinals in Round 2
The Cardinals selected Bisontis in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 34th overall.
James Conner
Cardinals draft RB in first round
Conner will likely have to settle for a reserve role in 2026, as Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports that Arizona drafted running back Jeremiyah Love third overall Thursday.
Tyler Allgeier
Likely stuck backing up Love
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Jeremiyah Love
Picked by Cardinals
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Jacoby Brissett
Seeking raise to starter-level pay
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James Conner
Present for offseason program
Conner (foot) participated at the start of the Cardinals' offseason program Tuesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
