Arizona Cardinals' James Conner Returns from Injured List with Three-Week Practice Window

Conner missed four games due to a knee injury, must play by November 29 or sit out the season; the Cardinals, on a six-game losing streak, hope his return stimulates the struggling running game.

• James Conner, the Arizona Cardinals running back, has been designated to return from the injured list, allowing him a three-week practice window before he must play by November 29 or miss the rest of the season.
• Conner was placed on injured reserve on October 10 due to a knee injury sustained during the game against Cincinnati in Week 5, causing him to miss four games.
• Prior to his injury, Conner performed strongly, running 364 yards and scoring two touchdowns in the five games he started this season.
• The Cardinals have been on a six-game losing streak, and the running game has notably struggled in Conner's absence, putting pressure on his return to revitalize the team's performance.
• Emari Demercado, who filled in for Conner during his absence, has run for 195 yards and scored a touchdown for the Cardinals, who are currently 1-8 this season.

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