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Josh Weinfuss
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Cardinals and running back James Conner reworked the last season of his contract to keep him in Arizona for the 2026 season, NFL Network reported Sunday.
Conner was set to earn $6.39 million this coming season with a $9.83 million cap hit. To avoid being released for cap savings, Conner’s deal was revised.
Conner, who’ll be 31 on May 5, played in just three games last season after sustaining an ankle injury in Week 3 at San Francisco.
Conner finished last season with 95 rushing yards after rushing for more than 1,000 yards — the first 1,000-yard seasons of his career — in each of the previous two seasons.
Conner, who’ll be entering his sixth season with Arizona, signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals in late 2024.
The nine-year veteran has rushed for 6,065 yards with 289 receptions for 2,255 yards in his career. He has 72 total touchdowns (60 rushing).
