Trey Benson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Remains out of practice Benson (knee) has not been present for any portion of the Cardinals' previous two full-squad practices this week, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact After stretching with the team ahead of Monday's walkthrough practice, Benson hasn't since been seen by the media. He's been dealing with the knee injury all summer after missing the final 14 weeks of the 2025 campaign with an injury to the same knee. Unable to practice much or play so far this summer, Benson could be on the outside looking in at a roster spot considering he doesn't play special teams.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still not full-go Benson (knee) has yet to progress to 11-on-11 drills in training camp, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The clock is ticking for Benson, who missed a large chunk of 2025 with a knee injury that has continued to bother him at times during camp. On a positive note, Benson managed a limited practice Monday. However, it's unclear when he'll be ready for full-team drills. Benson is one of several Cardinals running backs dealing with injury, including Jeremiyah Love and James Conner.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Present for Monday's workout Benson (knee) is in attendance for Monday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Benson has been in and out of practice since his left knee flared up two weeks ago, missing Thursday's preseason game at Las Vegas in the process. With rookie first-round pick Jeremiyah Love being diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain this weekend, Benson has a chance to stake a claim on the RB depth chart behind offseason addition Tyler Allgeier for as long as Love is sidelined. Moreover, fellow back James Conner continues to sit out 11-on-11 drills due to a foot injury, meaning Benson currently is the highest profile player at the position that can make a leap, assuming he doesn't suffer additional setbacks with his own health concern.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love will miss a week of practice with a sore ankle

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love won't practice this week because of a sore ankle

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Knee issue flares up Benson (knee) did not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cowboys and has no timeline for return, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact Benson was cleared to return to practice in early August, but it looks like he's suffered a setback with a left knee injury that he's been dealing with since October. Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and James Conner (foot) are also working through their own injuries, leaving Tyler Allgeier as the top healthy running back on the Cardinals' depth chart, with Bam Knight, Corey Kiner and Evan Hull all providing backfield depth.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Benson's Cardinals future looks shakier by the day Trey Benson's future with the Cardinals is up in the air as they have to soon resolve a running back logjam.

6 DAYS AGO • RAISINGZONA.COM

Back at practice Tuesday Benson (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Benson sat out Monday's session due to discomfort in his left knee, which stems back to the concern that sidelined him after Week 4 last season. The "little flair-up," as coach Mike LaFleur described it, won't keep Benson off the field long, but it remains to be seen if the third-year pro will be cleared to play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers. Benson is vying for slotting with James Conner (foot) behind rookie first-round pick Jeremiyah Love and offseason pickup Tyler Allgeier in the Cardinals backfield.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Has sore knee Coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Benson is dealing with discomfort in his left knee, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Benson wasn't able to play after Week 4 last season due to a knee injury, finishing with 29 carries for 160 yards, 13 catches (on 16 targets) for 64 yards and no touchdowns in four contests. LaFleur noted that the team doesn't expect the current issue to be a long-term concern, and there's a chance Benson will play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. With James Conner (foot) still not operating at 100 percent in training camp, Bam Knight, Corey Kiner and Evan Hull are the reserve RBs behind the top duo of rookie first-round pick Jeremiyah Love and offseason signing Tyler Allgeier.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jeremiyah Love looks the part of a star during Cardinals' first week of camp

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love has had an impressive first week of preseason camp

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Practices Thursday Benson (knee) participated in practice Thursday, Jess Root of USA Today reports.

Impact As did fellow RB James Conner, who is bouncing back from an ankle injury. Per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, while the returning backs are ready for camp, the team plans to "be smart" with them out of the gate. Looking ahead, Benson will look to secure slotting in a crowded Arizona backfield that also includes Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, as well as Conner. However, unless injuries hit, Benson doesn't have a path to steady volume in the offense as Week 1 approaches.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 18 • RAISINGZONA.COM

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JUNE 5 • SI.COM

More competition in backfield Benson (knee) faces even more added competition in the Arizona backfield after the Cardinals used the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 Draft on Jeremiyah Love last Thursday, Darren U...

Impact Along with Love, who projects to vault right to the top of the depth chart at running back, the Cardinals also signed Tyler Allgeier and restructured James Conner's contract over the offseason. Benson has never played a single regular-season snap on special teams in his career but may have to learn if he's going to stick in Arizona. The more likely outcome may be that Benson is traded to a team in need of backfield depth before Week 1. The 2024 third-round pick has a career 92-451-1 rushing line, good for a strong 4.9 yards per carry.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24 • Associated Press

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APRIL 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Backfield growing crowded Benson (knee) faces increased competition for touches in 2026 after Tyler Allgeier agreed to a two-year, $12.25 million contract with the Cardinals signed and James Conner (knee) r...

Impact Benson could potentially be the odd man out of a big-bodied 1-2 punch featuring Allgeier and Conner, as Donnie Druin of SI.com reports, though Benson's versatility and big-play potential could make him effective in a change-of-pace role. The 2024 third-round pick appeared positioned to take a step forward in Year 2 but was limited to just four regular-season appearances before landing on IR due to a meniscus injury in his knee, and he also missed multiple games as a rookie due to an ankle injury. While the exact split of Arizona's backfield remains to be seen, it is clear that both Allgeier and Conner have established themselves as more consistent rushers than Benson, who will need to both stay healthy and impress new head coach Mike LaFleur this offseason in order to earn opportunities.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals agree to deals with QB Gardner Minshew, RB Tyler Allgeier, AP sources say

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MARCH 9 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 29 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Cardinals running back to miss remainder of season with knee injury The Arizona Cardinals have officially ruled out running back Trey Benson for the remainder of the 2025 season, as head coach Jonathan Gannon...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Deadspin | Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) will not return this season Deadspin | Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) will not return this season

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cardinals' Trey Benson decision doesn't bode well for Jonathan Gannon's future | Sporting News Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson will not return from his knee injury this season. In turn, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon c...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cardinals make final Trey Benson injury decision ahead of Week 15 vs. Texans | Sporting News The Arizona Cardinals will not be activating running back Trey Benson off injured reserve on Wednesday, which means he'll miss the remainder...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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