James Conner has had some of his best NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and that relationship will last a little longer after the running back signed a two-year extension on Saturday.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Conner’s new deal is worth $19 million and will run through the 2026 NFL season.
Conner, selected in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017, is in his fourth season with the Cardinals. He has reached at least 700 yards in all four years, including a career-high of 1,040 rushing yards in 2023.
The 30-year-old Conner, a two-time Pro Bowler, was set to become a free agent this offseason
“Ever since I played with James, I tell people, I know what type of defender he is,” Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray of Conner said earlier this season. “Obviously he’s underestimated around the world in the league and how he’s viewed, but I know there’s nothing he can’t do in my eyes.”
The 6-5 Cardinals are tied for the NFC West lead with the Seattle Seahawks. They travel to Minnesota this week to face the Vikings before hosting the Seahawks in Week 14.
