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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Cardinals offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett plans to use Conner in a committee approach alongside third-overall pick Jeremiah Love and Tyler Allgeier; Conner's role will be limited by the multi-back system.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
James Conner is part of Arizona's committee approach in 2026, with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett planning to use him alongside Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
The Cardinals coaching staff has already talked up veteran James Conner, positioning him as a factor in the backfield ahead of rookie Jeremiyah Love. Conner's veteran status and coaching preference give him an edge in the Arizona backfield.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
James Conner is part of a three-headed monster committee at running back with Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier for Arizona, a team that will clearly focus on running the ball as much as possible.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
James Conner is a lock to make the Arizona Cardinals' roster as one of their four running backs.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
James Conner fell 11 spots to No. 185 as camp reporting revealed unfavorable depth chart movement. Free-agent addition Tyler Allgeier reportedly opened with the starters, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett declined to name a starter, and third-overall rookie Jeremiyah Love is the presumed back of the future, leaving Conner potentially as the third option in the Arizona backfield.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Conner has risen 10 spots to No. 174 for unclear reasons given he's yet to be fully cleared in a crowded backfield, suggesting the rise may not be well-founded given his uncertain role and health status.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Derek Brown targets Conner as a late-round upside play, believing there is a decent chance he is traded to Green Bay or Detroit during the preseason. Conner posted a 19% missed tackle rate in his brief playing sample last year, suggesting he is not washed. He could present as an RB3/flex play if moved to a team with a clearer path to carries.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Conner's status with the Cardinals is uncertain heading into the 2026 season. JJ Zachariason believes there's a decent chance Conner is traded before Week 1, suggesting his role with the team may be in jeopardy.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Conner's role with the Cardinals is trending downward amid a crowded backfield. The depth chart includes Trey Benson, Tyler Allgeier (signed to a $12.25 million two-year deal), Jeremiyah Love (third overall pick in 2026 draft), Bam Knight, and Corey Kiner. Training camp reports show Love and Allgeier trading off first-team series with Allgeier getting the first series, and Benson getting reps in drills, but Conner has yet to be seen in camp according to AZ Sports' Tyler Drake. ESPN's Josh Weinfuss expects the Cardinals to keep four backs, suggesting Conner could be buried on the depth chart.NegativeInjuryNo date
Conner came off his strongest season since 2021 with consecutive 1,000+ rushing yard seasons, but foot injuries limited him to just three starts in 2025.