Cardinals Re-sign James Conner, Secure Offense

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a revised contract with running back James Conner, securing their key offensive player for next season. At 31 years old, he faced a $9.8 million cap hit before the change, which helps the team manage their salary space better. Conner proved his value with back-to-back 1000 yard rushing seasons in 2023 and 2024. A foot injury limited him to just three games last year, but before that, he played at least 13 games four years straight, powering through. Contact even behind a developing line. This move shapes the Cardinals' backfield plans. They did intender, restricted free agent Amari Demercato, leaving Trey Benson and Corey Keiner as the main backups. It also cools talk of drafting Notre Dame star Jeremiah Love, fan-sea Conner as the emotional core of the offense. His toughness builds trust

1:01with teammates and gives coaches a reliable option, especially when protection breaks down. In a rebuild year, keeping a proven leader like Conner makes sense over chasing New Talent. It locks in the team's gritty style without major changes. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Comfort you can hear. Sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com