Cardinals RB James Conner signs 2-year extension

Field Level Media|published: Sat 30th November, 11:52 2024

Sep 15, 2024; Glendale, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) celebrates as he walks off the field after their 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium.

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner signed a two-year contract extension on Saturday.

Financial terms were not announced by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the deal was worth $19 million.

Conner, who will turn 30 in May, will be under contract through the 2026 season. He was scheduled to be a free agent after this season.

Conner has 166 carries for 705 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games (all starts) this season. He also has 29 catches for 288 yards.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Conner has rushed for 5,581 yards and 56 touchdowns to go along with 263 receptions for 2,091 yards and 10 scores in 102 career games (76 starts) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cardinals.

Conner was selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

--Field Level Media

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