Steelers RB James Conner inactive against Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers will attempt to lock up the AFC North title without top running back James ConnerDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAMES CONNER #6 - RUNNING BACK - ARIZONA CARDINALS
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James Conner will not play, Steelers make roster moves in advance of game vs. Bengals A rushing attack that has averaged a paltry 54 yards over the past seven games is going to be without its top running back for Monday night’...
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Steelers RB James Conner (quad) ruled out for Monday versus Bengals James Conner won't play on Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers RB was initially listed as questionable to pl...
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • NFL.COM
Benny Snell Fantasy Outlook Explodes Following James Conner Injury Update Ahead of Week 15 Monday Night Football If you're a fantasy manager whose Week 15 matchup isn't decided yet, you've probably been on edge all day with a trip to the fantasy champio...
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Won't play Monday The Steelers have downgraded Conner (quadriceps) to out for Monday's game in Cincinnati.
Impact Conner's quad injury will force him to miss his third game in four weeks. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Benny Snell is the favorite to draw the start in Conner's stead, though Jaylen Samuels and Anthony McFarland also will be candidates to handle increased roles.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss Monday's game The Steelers are expected to downgrade Conner (quadriceps) to out for Monday's game against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Conner clearly wasn't himself Week 14, his first game back from a two-week absence, when he went for just 18 yards on 10 carries against Buffalo. Given the 25-year-old's injury history, the Steelers may simply be taking a cautious approach to his health while keeping an eye toward the postseason. Benny Snell is expected to start in Conner's place, while Jaylen Samuels and Anthony McFarland could also see increased roles.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
5 running backs who could replace James Conner for the Steelers in 2021 The Steelers are going to be looking for a new running back in 2021. Here are five players who could replace James Conner in Pittsburgh. If...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Is James Conner playing on Monday night? Fantasy injury update for Steelers-Bengals Is James Conner playing on Monday night for the Steelers against the Bengals? We have the latest injury updates ahead of Monday's official a...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Steelers rookie G Dotson out, RB Conner questionable
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to try to clinch the AFC North title with a new-look offensive lineDECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for Monday Conner (quad) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bengals, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Conner was listed as a limited participant in practice for a second consecutive day Saturday, opening up the possibility the fourth-year back could be able to play against the Bengals in Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET tilt. Conner was hardly effective in the previous meeting with Cincinnati in Week 10 (13 carries for 36 yards), so fantasy managers may just want err on the side of caution, especially given the nature of the 25-year-old's injury and the timing of the Steelers' Week 15 kickoff.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Conner (quad) returned to a limited practice Friday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact That's a step in the right direction for the Steelers' lead back, after he sat out Thursday's practice. Saturday's injury report will reveal whether Conner approaches Monday night's game against the Bengals with an injury designation or is cleared for Week 15 action. Next up for the team's carries if he's limited or out, however, are Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers motivated for Monday night matchup with Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a two-game skid but see Monday night's matchup with the struggling Cincinnati Bengals as a win they need to secureDECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Conner, Kevin Dotson sit out Steelers practice, but Joe Haden a full participant Veteran cornerback Joe Haden was a full participant at Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Thursday, the strongest indication yet he has advance...
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
DNP Thursday Conner (quad) didn't practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact The running back still has two chances to return to practice this week, but his status must be closely monitored as Monday night's game against the Bengals approaches. If he's out or limited in Week 15, Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels would be in line to head the Steelers' backfield versus 2-10-1 Cincinnati.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Injury Updates: Raheem Mostert, Ronald Jones, James Conner, more impacting Week 15 waiver wire pickups Raheem Mostert, Ronald Jones, and James Conner are all dealing with new injuries ahead of Week 15. Get the latest updates on these RBs and h...
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tending to quad issue Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Conner is dealing with a quadriceps injury, Teresa reports.
Impact A bout with COVID-19 forced Conner to sit out Weeks 12 and 13, and in his return to action this past Sunday in Buffalo he was second among Steelers running backs in offensive snap share (40 percent). Top honors went to Jaylen Samuels (47 percent), while Benny Snell (five percent) brought up the rear. Perhaps the combination of lingering effects of the illness along with the quad issue led to a poor showing for Conner, who eked out just 18 yards on his 10 carries and wasn't targeted. Tomlin noted all the injured Steelers likely will be limited early in the practice week, which begins for them Thursday with a Monday night game at Cincinnati on tap Week 15.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he needs to improve to help his slumping teamDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts 1.8 YPC in ugly loss Sunday Conner (reserve/COVID-19) returned to action and rushed 10 times for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.
Impact Conner was forced to miss the Steelers' last two contests, but he was finally cleared to resume team activities earlier this week. However, his fantasy managers may not have noticed that their running back returned to the field based on his anemic production. The Bills are no slouch on defense, so the rotten outing can be explained by a tough matchup and the extended layoff. Conner still saw the majority of backfield touches for Pittsburgh and will look to rebound against a Bengals run defense that is softer than fleece.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers suddenly on the skids after dismal loss to Buffalo
The Pittsburgh Steelers are strugglingDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers defense depleted in preparing to play at Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is depleted in preparing to face the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers face Bills in showdown of AFC division leaders
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off their first loss and travel to face the Buffalo Bills in a prime-time showdown of AFC division leaders on SundayDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers activate RB James Conner off reserve/COVID-19 list The Pittsburgh Steelers’ struggling running game received a boost on Wednesday when James Conner was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Steelers activate RB James Conner off reserve/COVID-19 list PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' struggling running game received a boost on Wednesday when James Conner was activated off the res...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Steelers activate RB James Conner off reserve/COVID-19 list
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ struggling running game received a boost when James Conner was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 listDECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers activate James Conner from reserve/COVID-19 list; Washington’s Antonio Gibson reportedly has turf toe: NFL news roundup The Steelers activated running back James Conner from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after he missed his team's last two games after...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM
