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Conner has been given the first option to stay. Even though the coaching staff is new and hasn't gotten comfortable with him, they all know his athletic background. He is a bruising back, so his goal-line presence is a huge plus. He is a nine-year veteran who has rushed for over 6,000 yards with 72 touchdowns scored. Conner has not carried the ball yet in the preseason.
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Veteran goal-line back given first option to stay; preseason rest suggests injury caution.

Nine-year veteran with 6,000+ rushing yards and 72 touchdowns has been given first option to stay with the Cardinals despite being injured and placed on IR last year; the source notes his bruising style and goal-line presence are huge assets, though the new coaching staff hasn't gotten comfortable with him yet. He has not carried the ball in preseason, likely to avoid re-injury before the regular season.

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