Arizona Cardinals recap and notes

Conner (foot) participated at the start of the Cardinals‘ offseason program Tuesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Conner’s 2025 campaign was abbreviated due to a foot injury that required surgery and a stint on injured reserve after Week 3. He then worked out a restructured contract with the Cardinals in early March that left him with $2.1 million guaranteed in 2026. The team added Tyler Allgeier to its backfield this offseason on a two-year contract with $8 million in guarantees, while 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson (knee) also remains on the roster. Conner has been Arizona’s lead runner since 2021 when healthy, but because he’s entering his age-31 season, he may cede more of the RB reps to Allgeier this fall under new coach Mike LaFleur.

Mustipher signed his one-year ERFA tender with the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Mustipher is coming off a career year, having suited up for 15 regular-season games with Arizona in 2025. He totaled 32 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defensed in that span. Expect Mustipher to spend the offseason competing for a reserve role along the interior defensive line.

Karty signed his one-year ERFA tender offer with Arizona on Tuesday.

Karty will return to the Cardinals after the team poached him off the Rams’ practice squad prior to Week 17 of last season. He suited up for eight regular-season games with Los Angeles in 2025 but struggled in that span, converting just 10 of 15 field-goal tries and 23 of 26 PATs. He’ll provide Arizona with depth behind Chad Ryland at the kicker position this offseason.