Former Steelers RB James Conner Agrees To Contract With Arizona Cardinals
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Former Steelers running back James Conner has agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
The Cardinals announced the contract on Tuesday.
Welcome to the Valley, @JamesConner_!
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 13, 2021
We have agreed to terms with RB James Conner on a one-year contract.
Compensation update: Cardinals gave former Steelers' RB James Conner a one-year, fully-guaranteed, $1.25 million contract that included a $500,000 signing bonus, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 14, 2021
Conner was reportedly in Arizona on Monday to visit with the team.
James Conner, one of the top FAs available, will have a physical on his visit to the #AZCardinals today, and that takes on increased importance given the recent surgery. But he should have no issues going foward, source said. https://t.co/rD4s5SV97R
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 12, 2021
It comes after NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Conner injured his toe while riding a recreational vehicle this offseason. The surgery was to repair a "very moderate turf toe-type injury," Rapoport said.
Ex-#Steelers RB James Conner underwent surgery to repair a very moderate turf toe-type injury this offseason, sources say, a procedure done by renowned specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. The injury incurred while riding in a recreational vehicle. A full recovery is expected in June.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 12, 2021
Conner is expected to make a full recovery.
He had spent his entire four-year career in Pittsburgh.