Latest James Conner News

Cardinals' 3-game winning streak turns them into buyers at the trade deadline

Nov. 04, 2024 18:31 PM EST

An extensive rebuild by the Arizona Cardinals was expected to drag into 2025 and possibly 2026 as second-year general manager Monti Ossenfort worked methodically to build a roster around star quarterback Kyler Murray. A three-game winning streak has put the franchise ahead of...

Surging Cardinals beat the Bears 29-9 for 3rd straight victory

Nov. 03, 2024 20:27 PM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The play call was a simple run, designed to gain 5 or 6 yards as the Arizona Cardinals maneuvered into position for a potential long field goal at the end of the first half. Emari Demercado had other ideas. The third-string running back dashed...

The Cardinals join the playoff hunt after winning back-to-back games for first time since 2021

Oct. 28, 2024 19:08 PM EDT

After 2 1/2 seasons as an NFL afterthought, the Arizona Cardinals are back in the playoff hunt. The Cardinals (4-4) rallied for a 28-27 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday thanks to another stellar fourth quarter from Kyler Murray, who directed two long touchdown drives. Arizona...

Kyler Murray rallies Cardinals to 28-27 win over Dolphins in Tua Tagovailoa's return

Oct. 27, 2024 17:49 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kyler Murray never lost confidence. Even with the Arizona Cardinals down by two scores in the fourth quarter, he knew he was capable of making the plays his team needed. Murray drove the Cardinals into position for a game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland...

Dolphins hoping Tua Tagovailoa's return will help spark offense against the Cardinals

Oct. 25, 2024 19:15 PM EDT

Arizona (3-4) at Miami (2-4) Sunday, 1 p.m., EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Dolphins by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Dolphins 1-5; Cardinals 4-3. Series record: Dolphins lead 10-3. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Cardinals 34-31 on...

James Conner's well-timed speech and bruising runs help Cardinals regain momentum

Oct. 22, 2024 18:50 PM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — James Conner isn't a guy who says much, so when the Cardinals running back opens his mouth, teammates listen. His speech on Sunday might have helped save Arizona's season. “I was just telling them to push all their chips in for this week —...

Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over Chargers

Oct. 22, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona's Kyler Murray rolled out to his left before turning on the jets, beating a Chargers defender to the sideline and then coasting for a spectacular 44-yard touchdown, casually holding the ball with one hand like it was a backyard game. Cardinals coach...

Packers, Cards both head into Lambeau Field matchup with momentum from road wins

Oct. 11, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

Arizona (2-3) at Green Bay (3-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 5. Against the spread: Cardinals 3-2; Packers 3-2 Series record: Packers lead 46-26-4 Last meeting: Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 in Arizona...

The Packers' ball-hawking defense has the Cardinals' attention

Oct. 10, 2024 18:23 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is well aware of the Green Bay Packers’ penchant for creating turnovers. Murray wants to make sure he doesn’t become the latest QB to throw a ball into the hands of Packers safety Xavier McKinney. ...

Cardinals hope their defense keeps improving after it keyed a comeback win over the 49ers

Oct. 07, 2024 19:39 PM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals may have salvaged their season on Sunday, rallying from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter on the road to beat defending NFC champion San Francisco 24-23. The unlikely win was due to an unlikely hero — the defense. ...