James Conner Will Open the Season on Injured Reserve
Arizona placed James Conner on injured reserve with a designation to return because of the foot injury that ended his 2025 season. The move rules him out for at least the opening four games.
James Conner Injury Update
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Arizona placed James Conner on injured reserve with a designation to return because of the foot injury that ended his 2025 season. The move rules him out for at least the opening four games.
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Conner is locked out for the opening stretch after entering camp with a chance to make Week 1. Arizona also has uncertainty behind him, so PFM will review the offense and backfield depth.
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James Conner Injury History
2 updates · Latest August 30, 2026
James Conner progressing but Week 1 remains unclear
Mike LaFleur said James Conner is progressing in his return from last season's season-ending foot injury but Arizona still does not know whether he will be ready for Week 1.
Sources
- NFL news roundup: Giants WR Calvin Austin III out for '26 with torn ACL; Ja'Marr Chase sits out practice 2026-08-26T08:50:00-04:00
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