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Reports: Cardinals’ James Conner To Undergo Ankle Surgery, Season Likely Over

Trey Benson moves into the lead role pending the team’s full medical update.

Sep 21, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) avoids the tackle by. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) during the first half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images/File Photo
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 3: Running back James Conner #6 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball during the third quarter of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at State Farm Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. Connor has signed a new contract extension.

Overview

  • Conner suffered a severe right ankle injury in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium, was carted off, and was ruled out for the game.
  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports he will have surgery and is out indefinitely, while ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Josh Weinfuss report expectations he will miss the rest of 2025.
  • Head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed the injury was to Conner’s ankle but said after the game the severity was still unknown.
  • The veteran finished with nine carries for 22 yards and three receptions for 15 yards in a 16-15 loss to the 49ers.
  • With Conner unavailable, the Cardinals plan to feature Trey Benson, with Emari Demercado and Bam Knight in support and practice-squad back Michael Carter a potential elevation.