James Conner Fantasy

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent running back James Conner on Tuesday. Conner visited with the team on Monday and took a physical after he had offseason surgery to fix a turf-toe injury that he sustained recreationally this offseason. The 25-year-old is expected to make a full recovery by June, and he'll add a big-bodied complement to the smaller Chase Edmonds in Arizona's backfield after they lost Kenyan Drake to free agency. Conner had a near-1,000-yard season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018, but he was inconsistent and battled injuries in the last two seasons. He had 169 carries for 721 yards and six touchdowns while adding 35 receptions for 215 yards in 13 games (11 starts) in 2020. Arizona's offensive line should be an upgrade, but Conner's recent injury history is worrisome. Edmonds remains the back to own in this backfield, but the addition of Conner will hurt his overall upside.

Apr. 13th • 11:38 AM

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (toe) had surgery to fix a very moderate turf toe-type injury this offseason, according to sources. The procedure was performed by renowned specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. Conner incurred the injury while riding a recreational vehicle, but he's expected to be fully recovered in June. As a result, Conner will take a physical on his visit with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. The 25-year-old was a Pro Bowler in 2018 with the Steelers, but he's been very inconsistent due to injuries in the last two seasons. Conner could be a big-bodied complement to the smaller Chase Edmonds in Arizona now that Kenyan Drake is out of town, but the two could eat into each other's upside if they are sharing the backfield in a committee approach in Arizona.

Apr. 12th • 2:25 PM

Free-agent running back James Conner is visiting with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. Conner rushed for almost 1,000 yards and found the end zone 13 times as a Pro Bowler in 2018 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he's been inconsistent since then and has dealt with a variety of injuries. The Cardinals let Kenyan Drake walk in free agency, and Conner could be an ideal complement to Chase Edmonds. The 25-year-old Conner had 721 rushing yards and six touchdowns to go along with 35 catches for 215 receiving yards in 13 games for Pittsburgh last year. Conner has played in at least 10 games in every NFL season, but he's never played in more than 14. Edmunds would have a much lower ceiling if Conner is added to this backfield, and the two would likely be involved in some sort of committee.

Apr. 12th • 1:58 PM