Cardinals’ James Conner, Moore remain game-day decisions vs. Cowboys
Dec 31, 2021, 11:33 AM | Updated: 11:43 am
Running back James Conner #6 of the Arizona Cardinals scores on a 11-yard rushing touchdown past cornerback Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
On a positive note, there wasn’t much change.
On a negative note, there wasn’t much change.
Following a week of practice, Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner and wide receiver Rondale Moore remain game-day decisions, per head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
Kingsbury added that both Conner and Moore had progressed throughout the week. Conner missed the first two days of practice, while Moore was upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday after missing practice the day before.
The head coach said that was the duo’s likely game designation before the team took the practice field this week.
Conner (heel) and Moore (ankle) missed last week’s game due to injuries suffered in the team’s Week 15 loss to the Detroit Lions.
If either are able to go, it’ll provide the Cardinals with another weapon offensively, especially with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins lost for the year due to a torn MCL.
Despite missing the team’s Christmas Day loss to the Colts, Conner still sits second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 14 behind only Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor (17).
With two more rushing touchdowns, Conner would tie David Johnson’ franchise-setting 16-touchdown mark set in 2016.
Moore is second on the team in receptions with 54 to go along with 435 yards and a touchdown.
As a rusher, Moore has carried the football 18 times for 76 yards. He also serves as a near-daily punt and kick return option in the special teams.
But while their statuses remain up in the air, all signs point to starting center Rodney Hudson making his return to the football field.
Hudson, who has missed the last two weeks of action after he was placed on the COVID-19 list, has been working to get back to game shape since being activated on Monday.
As for outside linebacker Markus Golden, who was placed on the COVID-19 list on Monday, Kingsbury said his status could come down to as late as Saturday.
The Cardinals take on the Cowboys on Sunday at 2:25 p.m. Tune to 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station for all the action.
