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Cardinals’ James Conner not an option this week amid running back injuries

James Conner has not been ruled out to return this season, but the Cardinals are not planning on him being back this week.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:56 AM
Cardinals’ James Conner not an option this week amid running back injuries
Key Things to Know
  • James Conner will not play this week as he continues his recovery from a leg injury.
  • Head coach Mike LaFleur has not ruled Conner out for the remainder of the season.
  • Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner will not return this week, head coach Mike LaFleur announced on Wednesday. Conner has spent the entire season on injured reserve after suffering a lower leg injury in Week 3 of 2025. While LaFleur noted he is taking Conner's status week-to-week, the team has not ruled out a potential return later in the campaign.

The Cardinals are currently dealing with multiple injuries across their backfield. Rookie Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, while Bam Knight entered concussion protocol following Sunday's matchup in Dallas. Tyler Allgeier and Evan Hull currently serve as Arizona's only healthy running backs on the active roster.

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