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Cardinals Keep James Conner for 2026 on Reworked Deal as Cap Moves Continue

The revision preserves Arizona's veteran core ahead of the March 11 free agency window.

Overview

  • James Conner and the Cardinals agreed to revise the final year of his contract to keep the two-time Pro Bowler in Arizona for the 2026 season, per NFL Network.
  • Before the change, Conner was slated for a $6.39 million salary and a $9.83 million cap hit, with a release projected to free about $7.5 million.
  • Financial terms of the reworked agreement have not been disclosed.
  • Conner, who turns 31 in May, appeared in three games in 2025 due to an ankle injury after consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons in 2023 and 2024.
  • Arizona also restructured cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting’s deal and remains with roughly $48 million in cap space as roster plans progress for free agency and the draft.