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Will Conner Stay or Go? Cardinals RB Faces Trade Talk
5 Jul
Summary
- James Conner suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3 of 2025.
- He accepted a pay cut, securing a fully guaranteed $2.355 million.
- Conner faces a new role with newer backs ahead of him.
The Arizona Cardinals' training camp commences on July 22, initiating roster preparations. Running back James Conner enters his 10th NFL season, his sixth with the Cardinals. His 2025 season concluded prematurely due to a foot/ankle injury in Week 3, after rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown. Conner has agreed to a contract modification, taking a pay cut for a fully guaranteed salary of $2.355 million, with a cap hit exceeding $4.8 million. This move occurred as he entered the final year of his contract.
Despite a history of productive seasons, including two consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns, Conner faces a redefined role. He is now behind Tyler Allgeier and top draft pick Jeremiyah Love on the depth chart. However, the Cardinals' decision to guarantee his salary indicates a desire to retain him. Key questions surround his potential playing time and whether he might be traded to a team where he could assume a larger role, given he is the most tradeable asset in the running back group.
