Only two days after non-tendering running back Emari Demercado, the Cardinals announced that they would retain James Conner on a restructured contract, keeping the 30-year-old veteran around for the 2026 season.
Conner agreed to a restructured deal that would allow him to stick around for another season and avoid a release, his cap hit was originally set at $9.83 million.
Conner saw his 2025 season end in Week 3 on the road against the San Francisco 49ers after suffering a foot injury. He finished with 32 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown.
In his five seasons with the Cardinals since coming over from Pittsburgh, Conner has loggedd 3,763 yards and 38 touchdowns.