The Arizona Cardinals are in the midst of OTAs, and they're looking to get better now so they can be ready when the season starts. There are some players on the team who are recovering from injuries from last season, with one of them being James Conner. The Cardinals' running back only played in three games last season after an ankle injury against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3.
Coming into OTAs, Conner was seen working on the side with trainers, according to Theo Mackie of AZC Sports.
It's uncertain when Conner will be full go, but it looks like he's trending in the right direction. The good news for the Cardinals is that they have reinforcements while Conner is sidelined, as Jeremiyah Love will play a big part in the running game this season and beyond.
As for the rest of the team, Jacoby Brissett was not present at the Cardinals' first practice, as he's set to seek a new raise for 2026. It makes sense after Brissett stepped up for the team last season after Kyler Murray was sidelined due to injury.
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For now, Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck will be the quarterbacks next in line, and if Brissett decides to hold out for longer, both of them will have a chance to get the starting nod when the season starts.
The Cardinals have a chance to bounce back from a rough season last year, but it won't be easy when looking at the powerhouse teams that are in their division.
Hopefully, Conner can get healthy sooner rather than later, so he can be a key contributor to the team when their season starts against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Arizona Cardinals are in the midst of OTAs, and they're looking to get better now so they can be ready when the season starts. There are some players on the team who are recovering from injuries from last season, with one of them being James Conner. The Cardinals' running back only played in three games last season after an ankle injury against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3.