Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner suffered a knee injury in the third quarter of the team’s 36-30 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. He was unable to finish the game after rushing for 117 yards.
The Cardinals play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 Saturday night. Will he be able to go?
James Conner injury update
Conner is listed officially as questionable to play for the game. However, Albert Breer reported Thursday night that he is expected to play.
Early Saturday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the same thing, that Conner will play, albeit at less than 100%.
How long will James Conner be out?
Conner will play on Saturday against the Rams and be in the starting lineup.
Cardinals RB depth chart
- James Conner
- Trey Benson (questionable — ankle)
- DeeJay Dallas
- Michael Carter (practice squad)
- Tony Jones Jr. (practice squad)
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