All of a sudden, the Cardinals offense could look a lot different.
With Kyler Murray slated to return at quarterback on Sunday, the team also designated to return running back James Conner and opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday. Conner is on Injured Reserve with a knee issue.
Conner has a chance to be activated for Sunday’s game against the Falcons, which would give the Cardinals a decidedly different flavor than last week in Cleveland.
Coach Jonathan Gannon acknowledged coaches might have to make sure Conner doesn’t go too hard in his first day on the field but “that’s why he is who he is. That’s why he’s a very productive, really good player, because of the way he practices and the way he prepares.
“That trickles down to the team, which is why he is a captain.”
Gannon said the team will watch Conner in practice this week before making any decisions about him potentially playing this week.
Conner had been off to an excellent start this season prior to injuring his knee Week 5 against the Bengals at the end of a 35-yard run.
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