James Conner, Arizona’s starting running back, was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve earlier this week. Conner hasn’t played since the Cincinnati Bengals game on October 8. He might play again in Week 10 against the Altana Falcons with QB Kyler Murray.
Jones was claimed by Arizona from the New Orleans Saints after Conner’s injury. The Cardinals released him on Oct. 18 and re-signed him to the practice squad.
With running back Emari Demercado ruled out for Week 9, Arizona promoted Jones to the 53-man roster, and the he played 40% of offensive snaps. Jones had three carries for two yards with a pair of catches for five yards in his Cardinals debut.
Demercado and Keaontay Ingram are now the only two running backs on the 53-man roster while Conner progresses. Veteran Corey Clement remains on the practice squad.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to make his season debut against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, but several members of his supporting cast filled up the team’s injury report.
Running back James Conner and receiver Michael Wilson remained limited at practice on Thursday.
Conner has missed the past four games on the injured reserve with a knee issue and was designated to return Wednesday, marking his first day of practice. Wilson missed last week’s game with a shoulder injury
Two offensive players were added to the report, including offensive lineman Carter O’Donnell with an ankle issue.
The offensive line for Arizona could be short on experienced bodies. Starting left tackle D.J. Humphries and guards Will Hernandez (knee) and Trystan Colon (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday.
The good news came on defense, as cornerback Marco Wilson (knee) and pass-rusher Cameron Thomas (illness) were returned as full participants.
