James Conner Fantasy

The Arizona Cardinals re-signed running back James Conner to a three-year contract on Monday. He will return to Arizona after compiling 752 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns on 202 carries in 2021. He added 37 receptions on 39 targets for 375 receiving yards and three scores as Arizona's most productive running back. The 26-year-old spent last season in a committee with Chase Edmonds, who recently signed a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. Unless the Cardinals bring in another running back to compliment Conner, he is expected to lead Arizona's backfield in 2022 and is a high-end RB2 for upcoming 2022 fantasy drafts.

Mar. 14th • 12:50 PM

The Arizona Cardinals will weigh options at running back with James Connerand Chase Edmonds set to hit free agency. The two Cardinals running backs combined for 1,344 rushing yards and 80 receptions for 686 yards and 20 total touchdowns last season. "I think things keep changing philosophically," Cardinals general manager Steve Keim. "I understand that analytically, it tells you that the best backs come as a whole in rounds three through six, but at the same time, when you have one that is a difference-maker or you think is special or brings something to the table like leadership and toughness, it's hard to put a price on those guys." Conner reportedly wants to return to Arizona after producing 752 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns on 202 carries in 2021. He added 37 receptions on 39 targets for 375 receiving yards and another three touchdowns as Arizona's most productive running back. Edmonds was a solid complement to Conner, rushing for 592 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught 43 of 53 targets for 311 yards. Arizona has many essential decisions on offense this offseason, starting with extending quarterback Kyler Murray. It remains to be seen if the Cardinals retain Edmonds or Conner once free agency hits. Stay tuned for further updates.

Mar. 5th • 8:02 AM

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent running back James Conner said that he'd love to return to the team this offseason. Conner had a monster year in his first season with the Cardinals, producing 752 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns on 202 carries in 2021. He also added 37 receptions on 39 targets for 375 receiving yards and another three touchdowns as Arizona's most productive running back. With fellow RB Chase Edmonds also up for free agency, re-signing Conner could make a lot of sense. Receivers Christian Kirk and A.J. Green and tight ends Zach Ertz and Maxx Williams will also be free agents, so the Cardinals have important decisions to make for their offense. If Conner re-signs and Edmonds goes elsewhere, the 26-year-old would have low-end RB1 fantasy value heading into 2022 as the Cardinals lead back.

Feb. 4th • 12:35 PM