NFL Draft: The best picks on Day 2 in each of the past 10 years
As the 2025 NFL Draft projects to be loaded with talent in Rounds 2 and 3, let's look at the best Day 2 picks from the last decade.APRIL 17
JAMES CONNER
1094 YDS •
236 ATT •
8 TD
1094 YDS
236 ATT
8 TD
It is Once Again Time to Buy Cardinals Running Back James Conner in Dynasty Leagues Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner seems to be undervalued in fantasy football every offseason and this year is no different.
APRIL 11 • KANSASCITY.COM
Big Red Rage - Former Cardinals Great Larry Centers Talks James Conner, Trey McBride And More Ep. 702 - Former Cardinals great Larry Centers joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss the Arizona offense, what makes James Conner gr...
FEBRUARY 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Cardinals encouraged by 4-win improvement. Now 2025 looms as make-or-break year for Murray, Gannon
Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals improved by four wins over the previous season, but they still fell short of the playoffsJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024 Fantasy football: Redrafting the first five rounds
With the regular season coming to a close, FOX Sports Research conducted a fantasy football redraft to examine which players met their prese...JANUARY 4
Out of the playoff race, Cardinals, 49ers search for momentum heading into the offseason
A long, frustrating season for the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals is coming to a closeJANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals injury report: James Conner to IR, only 1 player misses walkthrough A look at the Cardinals’ first injury report of Week 18 as they had a walkthrough.
JANUARY 2 • USATODAY.COM
RB Michael Carter signed to active roster as James Conner placed on IR Conner’s season ends after 16 games, 1,094 rushing yards and 1,508 total yards from scrimmage.
JANUARY 1 • USATODAY.COM
Moves to injured reserve The Cardinals placed Conner (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact In the last two days, Arizona has placed its top two running backs on IR -- also, rookie third-round pick Trey Benson (ankle) -- thereby ending both of their seasons. Conner thus will finish the 2024 campaign with 283 touches for 1,508 yards from scrimmage and nine total TDs in 16 games. In a corresponding move, the Cards signed Michael Carter off the practice squad, and he likely will lead the backfield Sunday against the 49ers while DeeJay Dallas plays a complementary role.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) to sit out finale vs. 49ers Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a knee injury, coach...
JANUARY 1 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM
Like a football off McBride's helmet, the Cardinals aren't getting many lucky bounces these days
The Arizona Cardinals' season of near-misses continued this weekend when a potential go-ahead touchdown pass bounced off Trey McBride's helmet in a loss at the Los Angeles RamsDECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Carter Called Into Action In Place Of James Conner Running back was elevated from the practice squad
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Doesn't return to Week 17 loss Conner (knee), who exited Saturday's game against the Rams in the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return, never re-entered the contest despite wanting to retake the f...
Impact According to Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon, Conner may have aggravated the knee injury he initially suffered last Sunday against Carolina by being "twisted up on" at the end of a carry early in the second quarter. After the Cardinals announced that the veteran running back was questionable to re-enter the contest, Conner spent much of the rest of the game with his helmet on along the sideline, and he was never formally ruled out, though he did get looked at by trainers. Gannon mentioned that the plan going into the game was for Conner to be "full go," and the head coach suggested that the talented tailback "wasn't healthy enough to go back in" after being pulled despite Conner's desire to do so. Arizona has already been eliminated from postseason contention, which could be a factor in Conner's status for the team's regular-season finale next weekend against San Francisco.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ahkello Witherspoon's last-minute interception preserves Rams' win over Cardinals
Ahkello Witherspoon made a diving interception on a deflected pass in the end zone with 37 seconds to play to seal the Rams' win over the Ca...DECEMBER 29, 2024
Ahkello Witherspoon makes last-minute interception to preserve Rams' 13-9 win over Arizona
Ahkello Witherspoon made a diving interception on a deflected pass in the end zone with 37 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Rams barely maintained command of the NFC West race...DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHTS: Jared Verse, Omar Speights & rest of Rams' defense stops Cardinals RB James Conner in his tracks on fourth-down attempt Outside linebacker Jared Verse, inside linebacker Omar Speights and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams' defense stops Arizona Cardinals runnin...
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Exits due to knee issue Saturday Conner is questionable to return to Saturday's Week 17 game against the Rams due to a knee injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Conner injured his knee last Sunday in a loss to Carolina and was limited throughout practice this week. He received a questionable tag heading into Saturday's contest but was ultimately able to suit up. However, Conner was ineffective early in the game, rushing four times for four yards and catching two of three targets for another four yards, before being deemed questionable for the remainder of the contest in the second quarter. If the star running back is unable to return against Los Angeles, Michael Carter figures to lead Arizona's backfield, with DeeJay Dallas also likely to get some offensive snaps.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Saturday Conner (knee) is listed as active Saturday at the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Less than a week removed from injuring his right knee last Sunday in Carolina, Conner will be available to the Cardinals offense Week 17, as a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network implied he would be. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network also relayed that Conner will be a "full go" Saturday, meaning he should approach the 18.5 touches per game that he's averaged this season. With rookie third-round pick Trey Benson (ankle) out again, Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas are the backfield options not named Conner for Arizona this weekend.
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Saturday Conner (knee) is expected to play Saturday night against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Along with Rapoport's report, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com indicated Friday that Conner -- who is officially listed as questionable after being deemed a limited practice participant Tuesday through Thursday -- was trending in the right direction ahead of the contest. In any case, confirmation of the running back's Week 17 status will arrive once the Cardinals' inactives are revealed prior to the team's 8:10 ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward playing Saturday Conner (knee) is "trending in the right direction" to play Saturday against the Rams, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Conner left last Sunday's Week 16 game against the Panthers early in the second half and was unable to return. However, he got in a trio of limited practice sessions this week, and coach Jonathan Gannon has sounded optimistic about the veteran running back's chances of suiting up for Week 17. DeeJay Dallas and Michael Carter filled in for Conner last week, as Trey Benson (ankle) was also out. Like Conner, Benson is listed questionable for Saturday's contest.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Surging Rams host the eliminated Cardinals in the rematch of a rare blowout loss for Sean McVay
When the Los Angeles Rams host the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night, one team will be steaming toward a division title and the other will be playing out a disappointing non-play...DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Cardinals issue injury updates for James Conner and Trey Benson vs Rams James Conner is listed as questionable for Saturday's game after three consecutive limited practices.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Officially questionable for Saturday Conner (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Conner made an early departure from this past Sunday's loss in Carolina due to a knee injury, which contained him to limited listings on all three Week 17 practice reports. The Cardinals held practice Wednesday and Thursday, the latter of which Conner was spotted with a sleeve on his right leg, per Mackie. Coach Jonathan Gannon told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com earlier Thursday that Conner has made "good progress" in his recovery, but he also was unsure of the statuses of both Conner and fellow RB Trey Benson (ankle), who also is listed as questionable. Ultimately, Arizona will post its list of inactives for Saturday's game about 90 minutes before an 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if either or both RBs are inhibited or sidelined, Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas are the next options at the position.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Another limited showing Conner (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact In the wake of hurting his knee this past Sunday in Carolina, Conner has put together a limited walkthrough Tuesday and a capped session one day later, a practice regimen that has been mimicked by his top backup Trey Benson (ankle). Thursday's injury report will reveal whether or not the pair have designations ahead of Saturday's game at the Rams, but if Conner is active this weekend, he likely would retain his role as Arizona's lead runner. Aside from Conner and Benson, Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas are the healthy RBs on the active roster.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals injury report: James Conner, Trey Benson listed as limited on Tuesday The Cardinals had a walkthrough on Tuesday to start the week. Check out their first injury report of the week.
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
