James Conner Fantasy Football News

James Conner
RB
, Arizona Cardinals

Age: 31
Weight: 233 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Pittsburgh

ADP: 245
Depth Chart Ranking: N/A

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Cardinals Beat: Team could manage RB Jeremiyah Love's workload

Sports Illustrated

yesterday · 2:57 PM EDT

The Cardinals’ split in run-game workload is probably a good window into how they’ll manage Jeremiyah Love’s rookie year. The No. 3 pick had 11 carries and two catches against the Chargers, while veteran Tyler Allgeier had 17 carries and two catches. Smartly, Arizona’s plan is to be judicious about running up mileage on their special young talent. And in time, they could have James Conner back, too, to help lighten the load.

Fantasy Impact:

We touched on this a bit in Monday's news as well. Love was just coming back from an ankle injury and it wasn't a surprise he was out-touched and out-snapped by Allgeier. And as we added Monday, Allgeier is a pretty good back on top of everything else. They get a tough matchup against the Seahawks this week, but until we see something change, both backs may be more of flex options.

Cardinals waive RB Trey Benson

Wolf and Luke on Arizona Sports on X

Aug 24 · 5:07 PM EDT

The Arizona Cardinals have activated linebacker Josh Sweat off the Physically Unable to Perform list and waived injured running back Trey Benson.

Fantasy Impact:

If Benson clears waivers he will revert to the teams IR list. The writing was on the wall for someone in the Arizona backfield after the team signed Allgeier and drafted Love this past spring. Benson could land somewhere else but he's still dealing with a knee injury that cost him his 2025 season.

Cardinals RB James Conner (ankle) out for season

Ian Rapoport on X

Sep 22, 2025 · 6:23 PM EDT

Coach Jonathan Gannon confirms that James Conner will have surgery and is done for the season.

Related players: Trey Benson, Emari Demercado, Zonovan Knight

Fantasy Impact:

We reported earlier today Conner would need surgery and be out indefinitely, but this outcome shouldn't come as any surprise given the way Conner left the field in Week 3. Benson will take over as the lead back and there was another report today Demcercado will slide in as the team's RB2. The Cards could make a move for another back at some point, but for now, look for Benson to be given the first chance to be the new RB1.

Cardinals RB James Conner needs ankle sugery

Ian Rapoport on X

Sep 22, 2025 · 10:02 AM EDT

Cardinals RB James Conner, who was carted off with his ankle immobilized, will need surgery to repair the injury he suffered, sources say.

Related players: Trey Benson, Emari Demercado, Zonovan Knight

Fantasy Impact:

Conner is still undergoing tests to determine the full extent of the damage. But, he is out indefinitely, the post went on to say. Benson will likely take over the lead back duties, and should get usage in both the running and passing game. If for some reason he's still on your waiver wire, he'll be a popular target this week. Benson had three catches but for just nine yards, however, he did end up with 10 carries for 42 yards on the ground. It's possible the team looks to bring in another back with Conner seemingly out a while.