JAMES CONNER NEWS

What elbow problem? Roethlisberger quiets doubters in opener

It looks as if it might be time to stop talking about Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Conner Injury: Update, Fantasy Football Fallout For Steelers RB - NESN.com Monday night was largely successful for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it didn’t come without an injury scare. The Steelers overcame a slow st...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • NESN.COM

REPORT: Steelers James Conner avoids high ankle sprain It’s been reported that Steelers running back James Conner has avoided an extended injury.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Avoids high-ankle sprain Conner is believed to have avoided a high-ankle sprain in the Steelers' 26-16 win over the Giants on Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Steelers will send Conner in for further evaluation Tuesday, but Adam Schefter of ESPN relays that the team is "optimistic for a timely return" from the 25-year-old. Coach Mike Tomlin expressed similar positivity about Conner's situation when he met with the media Tuesday, saying the Steelers would "leave the light on" for the running back to potentially play Week 2 against the Broncos, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. In the event Conner is sidelined this weekend, Benny Snell would presumably step in to start while handling the lion's share of the carries out of the backfield. Snell took advantage of Conner's early exit Monday to rack up 113 yards on 19 totes.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 2: Benny Snell becomes top pickup after James Conner's injury, Corey Davis worth free agent add Benny Snell Jr. broke out after James Conner's injury on Monday night, and Corey Davis starred for Tennessee. Both will be among the top Wee...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: James Conner's Ankle Injury Diagnosed as Sprain; Optimism for Return Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner suffered a sprained ankle in Monday night's 26-16 win over the New York Giants , according to...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Team hoping for swift return Conner suffered a sprained ankle in Monday's game versus the Giants but the team believes he may return quickly, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Conner will be examined Tuesday to get a full picture of the extent of his issue, but the initial diagnosis seems favorable. Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels handled the backfield duties after Conner's early exit Monday and would be in line for extra work in Week 2 should Conner be unavailable. Before leaving, Conner finished with nine yards on six carries to go with two receptions for eight yards.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16

Ben Roethlisberger did a very Pittsburgh thing in his return to the lineup, riding the Steelers’ defense and running game to victory

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Conner exits MNF vs. Giants with ankle injury Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was sidelined with an ankle injury in the Monday night game against the New York Giants.Conner...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Questionable to return Conner (ankle) is officially considered questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Giants, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Conner had his left ankle taped up early in the second quarter but never returned. The Steelers did not officially label him questionable to return until early in the fourth quarter. He accumulated just nine yards on six carries and eight yards on two receptions prior to exiting the contest. Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels have handled duties in the backfield since his exit, with the former seeing more success.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle Monday Conner had his left ankle taped early in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Giants, per Maria Taylor on the ESPN broadcast.

Impact Prior to his departure, Conner had six carries for nine yards and reeled in two of four targets for eight yards. As long as Conner is sidelined, Benny Snell will handle early downs while Jaylen Samuels takes on a pass-catching role out of the Steelers backfield.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QB Paxton Lynch, WR Ryan Switzer among Steelers cuts

Quarterback Paxton Lynch’s NFL odyssey might have to continue somewhere other than Pittsburgh

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Conner Fantasy Outlook Positions Him as Potential League-Winner With Bounce-Back 2020 Season In the 2019 season, only five running backs averaged at least 22.0 opportunities (rush attempts plus targets) per game. In 2018, that number...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Ben's back and the Steelers believe the playoffs are, too

The Pittsburgh Steelers believe the return of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will thrust them back into the playoff mix in 2020

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roethlisberger's return makes Steelers major factor in 2020

The Pittsburgh Steelers believe the return of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will put them in contention for a return to the postseason

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Good wide receivers available deep in drafts

Fantasy Football managers are so used to drafting running backs early and often that there are true quality wide receivers available in even in the fifth and sixth rounds

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Workhorse runners best resource in fantasy

The key is to prioritize big-time wide receivers over running backs with questionable fantasy value

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in business Conner (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Conner didn't practice Saturday, but he's back Monday, which suggests his absence could have been maintenance-related or that the issue that sidelined him was minor. Either way, Conner is slated to reprise his role as the Steelers' lead back in 2020, with Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland jostling for backup/change-of-pace slotting.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Conner (undisclosed) isn't practicing Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN NFL Nation reports.

Impact It could just be a maintenance day for Conner, who hadn't missed a practice since Pittsburgh began padded sessions. Expect an update on the reason for his absence if the running back misses any additional time.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brain games; Steelers want LB Bush to take mental leap

The Pittsburgh Steelers liked what they saw from inside linebacker Devin Bush in 2019

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping their running game can take a step forward following a miserable 2019

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Conner says there was never any doubt he’d play 2020 season James Conner had his mind made up he was going to play this season. James Conner never had any doubts about playing in the 2020 NFL season....

AUGUST 13, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Opting out never crossed James Conner’s mind, and now he’s full-steam ahead in a contract year As a cancer survivor, Conner’s decision was a bit more complicated than most of his fellow players.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM

Don’t expect James Conner to opt out of 2020 season Despite the potential COVID-19 risk of being a cancer survivor, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has no plans to opt out of the...

JULY 28, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Rapoport: James Conner plans to play in 2020 NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner will play this season.

JULY 28, 2020 • NFL.COM