GLENDALE – Arizona Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort spoke on the recent injuries to the Arizona Cardinals running back room and what the future will look like for the rest of this season.
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Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort watches training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 28, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Arizona has recently suffered two unfortunate injuries, including a season-ending injury to starting running back James Conner. Trey Benson then found himself on the IR list out for the next 4 to 6 weeks as well. Cardinals running backs Emari Demercado and Michael Carter will now be getting the bulk of the carries going forward for this Cardinals team.
Sep 21, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) is tended to by medical personal after being tackled during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort discussed the depth chart:
“You build in depth on your practice squad, right? And that’s why Mike Carter has been a valuable piece for us, and he’s played a lot of snaps for us over the last couple years, and he’s going to now” (Credit: Arizona Sports | Wolf & Luke)
Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona running back Michael Carter (22) runs against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
“Sometimes you have players that have experience and have played before and have contributed. And other times, it’s younger players or guys that are getting their first opportunities. And so, you know, we’ve been hit here in the last couple of weeks, the cornerback room, and now the running back room. That’s why we build the roster and create depth. There are opportunities for other guys that some of them have had before, and some, this will be their first time, and we’re excited to see them play.” (Credit: Arizona Sports | Wolf & Luke)
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