(Update: James Conner will require season-ending surgery, Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon announced Monday.)
In the second half of today’s game, Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner was forced to leave the field after suffering a serious injury to his right ankle. The injury appeared to occur on a short run where Conner was tackled low, and from video replays the ankle pinned down underneath his body. He was carted off with his leg immobilized, indicating medical personnel suspected a severe structural injury rather than a simple sprain. Preliminary concern among us Sports Injury Central is for a fracture or dislocation of the ankle, which, if confirmed, would almost certainly require surgery and end his season.
Fractures or dislocations in the ankle are among the most severe injuries for a running back, given the demands placed on the joint in terms of cutting, pushing off, and absorbing contact. If Conner’s ankle is broken or the joint is dislocated, repairing it usually involves surgery, followed by a long period of immobilization, rehabilitation, and cautious return to weight-bearing activity. With nearly a full season to recover though, he should be ready for camp next Fall in 2026.
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