Cardinals-Rams injury report: James Conner (knee) questionable

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) remained limited on Thursday and is questionable to play in the team’s Week 17 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

Conner went down in the third quarter of the Cardinals’ Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, a loss that ultimately ended their postseason hopes. He did not return to the game and was further evaluated by trainers. However, head coach Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday did not rule out Conner for Saturday. On Thursday, Gannon said the 48 hours before game time will determine his availability.

Linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (concussion) was limited on Wednesday, but he was a full participant on Thursday and Gannon said he will be good to go in Los Angeles after missing a game.

Gannon also announced safety Joey Blount (ribs) will not be able to play on Saturday, a hit to Arizona’s special teams.

Elsewhere on the defensive side, lineman Darius Robinson (calf) and linebacker Baron Browning (neck) were limited on Thursday. Browning was listed as questionable for Saturday, whereas Robinson had no designation. The Cardinals signed linebacker Benton Whitley to the active roster on Tuesday.

Kicker Matt Prater, who hasn’t appeared in a game since a Week 4 loss to the Washington Commanders, was ruled out on Thursday as he’s been rehabbing a meniscus injury to his left knee. He was designated to return from the injured reserve on Dec. 18.

The Rams had zero injuries to report on Tuesday, but added offensive linemen Rob Havenstein and Alaric Jackson to the injury report over the next two days. Havenstein carries a questionable designation into Saturday with a shoulder injury and Jackson was simply resting Thursday.

Arizona Cardinals injury report vs. Los Angeles Rams – Week 17

Player Pos Injury Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Game Status
Joey Blount S Ribs DNP DNP DNP Out
Elijah Jones CB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Matt Prater K Left Knee Limited Limited Limited Out
James Conner RB Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Trey Benson RB Ankle Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Darius Robinson DL Calf Limited Limited Limited
Baron Browning LB Neck Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Mack Wilson Sr. LB Concussion Limited Limited Full
Evan Brown OL Neck Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Kelvin Beachum OL NIR-Rest Limited Full
Michael Palardy P Illness DNP Full

Here is the Rams’ injury report:

Player Pos Injury Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Game Status
Rob Havenstein OL Shoulder Limited DNP Questionable
Alaric Jackson OL NIR-Rest DNP



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