JAMES CONNER NEWS

Expected to play Conner (ribs), officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against Seattle, Fox's Jay Glazer reports.

Impact Earlier reports suggested that the Cardinals plan to test Conner during pre-game warmups before determining his availability, but Glazer's report is more optimistic. Either way, there's still some uncertainty about Conner's status that won't be resolved until Arizona's inactives are posted ahead of the team's 4:05 ET kickoff. Eno Benjamin and Keaontay Ingram are on hand to log added snaps Sunday if Conner experiences any setbacks in warmups or in-game (if active).

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Sunday The Cardinals plan to test Conner (ribs) out during pre-game warmups, with Adam Schefter of ESPN indicating that the running back is likely to play Sunday against the Seahawks.

Impact Conner is officially listed as questionable for the contest after practicing in a limited fashion this week, with his Week 9 status set to be confirmed either way when the Cardinals' inactives are posted ahead of the team's 4:05 ET kickoff. Eno Benjamin and Keaontay Ingram are on hand to log added snaps Sunday if Conner experiences any setbacks in warmups or in-game (if active).

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Week 9 return The Cardinals are hopeful that Conner (ribs), officially listed as questionable, will return for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Conner has missed the last three games, but he logged limited practices Wednesday through Friday before taking a designation into the Week 9 matchup. Though Conner looks to be trending toward playing Sunday at this juncture, how he looks in pregame warmups will likely dictate whether he's active and what kind of workload he handles if he does suit up. With that in mind, Eno Benjamin, who has been the Cardinals' top back the past three games, could end up having a role in the game plan even if Conner is cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Appears truly questionable Conner (ribs), a likely game-time decision, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The designation was inevitable once coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that he considers Conner a game-time call ahead of a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff with their NFC West avian rivals. It's a sign of progress after Conner was ruled out on the final injury report last week, his third consecutive absence since hurting his ribs in a Week 5 loss to the Eagles. With Darrel Williams (hip) on injured reserve, the Cardinals will rely on Keaontay Ingram as the backup to Eno Benjamin if Conner misses a fourth straight game this Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Sunday Coach Kliff Kingsbury considers Conner (ribs) a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact For a second week in a row, Conner opened it with back-to-back capped practices. However, last Friday, he didn't practice at all and was ruled out, so he appears to be in a much better spot, health-wise. In the end, Conner likely will be accompanied by a questionable designation upon the release of this Friday's injury report.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Conner (ribs) was limited at Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Like he did Wednesday, Conner again had a cap on his reps one day later as he continues his recovery from the rib injury that so far has forced three consecutive absences. Until he logs a full session or the Cardinals otherwise remove his designation, his status seemingly is in limbo. Coach Kliff Kingsbury did call Conner day-to-day earlier this week, so the running back may be drawing close to a return to action. Friday's practice report could signal that Conner is good to go for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week as limited Conner (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Conner seems to be scratching and clawing his way to gain clearance for game action. After opening Week 8 prep with back-to-back capped practices, he didn't practice last Friday before the Cardinals ruled him out for this past Sunday's visit to Minnesota. Conner again is starting this week as a limited participant, while fellow running back Darrel Williams (hip) didn't practice and was placed on injured reserve with a new injury, per Darren Urban of the team's official site. With two more sessions to go Thursday and Friday, Conner will aim to do enough to put an end to a three-game absence and join Eno Benjamin and rookie Keaontay Ingram in Arizona's backfield Sunday versus the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

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OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 29, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

NFL Week 8 Injury Updates: Who's In and Who's Out James Conner will miss his third straight game, which gives Eno Benjamin another opportunity to produce.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out this week Conner (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Darrel Williams (knee) is a game-time decision, potentially giving the Cardinals a third backfield option alongside Eno Benjamin and Keaontay Ingram, both of whom scored touchdowns in a Week 7 win over New Orleans. There's a good chance Benjamin keeps the lead role even if Williams plays, but it would still add risk to have another body involved. Despite making it back to limited practice participation this week, Conner will miss a third straight game.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Conner limited again; Jalen Thompson upgraded on Cardinals' injury report Not much changed for the Cardinals in their second injury report of the week.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Stays limited at practice Conner (ribs) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner has put together back-to-back capped sessions as he attempts to get past the rib injury that has sidelined him the last two games. Friday's practice report may provide a glimpse into the breakdown of Arizona's backfield ahead of Sunday's contest at Minnesota, with the statuses of both Conner and Darrel Williams (knee) up in the air. If the pair is active this weekend, Conner again may resume his standing as the team's lead runner, but he could yield reps to both Williams and Eno Benjamin.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to limited practice Conner (ribs) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The appearance on the field marked Conner's first since injuring his ribs Week 5 against the Eagles. He's missed two games as a result, but the limited showing may be a sign that he's inching toward a return to action. Fellow running back Darrel Williams (knee) also was limited Wednesday, meaning the Cardinals backfield is slowly getting back to full strength. If Conner gets the green light to play Sunday at Minnesota, he likely will reclaim lead-back duties from Eno Benjamin, though the latter (and potentially Williams) also may be in the mix for touches.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not suiting up Thursday Conner (ribs) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Saints.

Impact Conner thus will miss a second game in a row along with Darrel Williams (knee), leaving the Cardinals backfield in the hands of Eno Benjamin (foot) and, to a lesser extent, rookie sixth-round pick Keaontay Ingram. After Thursday's contest, Arizona doesn't play again until Sunday, Oct. 30 at Minnesota, so Conner will have extra time to get healthy ahead of Week 8 action.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Thursday Conner (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday but is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner hasn't practiced since emerging from a Week 5 loss to the Eagles with a rib injury, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury noted Wednesday that the running back will be a game-time decision Thursday, per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com. At the latest, Conner's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he joins Darrel Williams (knee) in street clothes, Eno Benjamin (foot) again will lead Arizona's backfield after capping Week 7 prep with a full practice.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spectates for another practice Conner (ribs) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner hasn't logged any recorded or estimated practice activity since injuring his ribs in the first half of a Week 5 loss to the Eagles. The running back will have one more chance to get back on the practice field prior to Thursday's game against the Saints, but at this point, Conner looks to be trending toward missing a second straight contest. Eno Benjamin (foot) would be in line for another turn as Arizona's lead back.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on estimated report Conner (ribs) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner sat out Week 6 after not practicing due to a rib injury he picked up a week prior. Fellow running back Darrel Williams (knee) also was ruled out, paving the way for Eno Benjamin (foot) to garner an increased role. However, all three of those backs were listed on Arizona's practice estimate Monday, with Benjamin the only one labeled as a limited participant. Considering it's a short week ahead of Thursday's matchup against New Orleans, it may be difficult for Conner or Williams to ramp all the way up to game action, but reports Tuesday and Wednesday should provide more clarity on how Arizona's running back room will look Week 7.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE