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Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants emerge as potential landing spots for $3M Arizona Cardinals' star.(Image via Getty Images)
The Arizona Cardinals’ star player James Conner is being speculated to be traded from the team ahead of the new season. Though many teams have been linked to him, the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants have emerged as potential landing spots for James Conner.
| Category | Details |
| Player | James Conner |
| Current Team | Arizona Cardinals |
| Rumored Teams | Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys |
| Contract Status | 1 Year Remaining (Signed a revised 1-year, $3.0M contract; UFA in 2027) |
| Salary Cap Hit (New Team) | $2.58 Million (Acquiring team assumes remaining base salary, workout, and active roster bonuses) |
| Trade Likelihood | High |
| Latest Insider Update | Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants have emerged as potential landing spots |
| Potential Return | Late-Round Pick (Projected Day 3 selection, likely a 6th-round draft pick due to his age and 2025 injury history) |
Which teams are interested in James Conner?
In the last few weeks, many rival teams have been linked to the Arizona Cardinals’ star player James Conner.As per NFL insiders, the Cincinnati Bengals, the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys have been rumored to be interested in him.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few days ago, ESPN’s Dan Graziano noted in a recent report, “Conner accepted a pay cut this past spring, so it's possible he's in their plans and that someone such as Trey Benson is more likely to get traded to alleviate the logjam at running back.”ESPN’s Dan Graziano added, “But it feels like one of the Cardinals' six RBs has to go, and a team looking for a reliable veteran back could make a move for Conner if he's having a hard time getting carries. The Bengals and Giants jump to mind; they were looking for running back help this offseason but didn't bring in much.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
For the Arizona Cardinals, trading James Conner will instantly clear up $2.58 million in immediate cap space for the team.But the Arizona Cardinals will be hit with $2.25 million in dead money on their books from his prorated signing bonus.
How could the trade impact the teams?
For the Arizona Cardinals, trading James Conner saves the team $2.58 million in cap space which allows them to sign young players.For the Cincinnati Bengals, trading for James Conner seems relatively affordable for the team as his $2.58 million contract easily slides into the $16.5 million in cap space. James Conner can also be an impactful addition to the team as his presence can support Joe Burrow.For the New York Giants, trading for James Conner is also cheaper as the team has $10.04 million in cap space.
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