Cardinals Waive Former 3rd-Round Running Back
Summary
The Arizona Cardinals released running back Trey Benson due to injury concerns. The team also made other roster moves, including activating a defensive player and placing a wide receiver on injured reserve.Key Facts
- Trey Benson was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft (No. 66 overall).
- Benson had 2,267 yards and 24 touchdowns in two college seasons at Florida State.
- In his rookie NFL season, Benson had 291 rushing yards and 59 receiving yards in limited play.
- Benson was expected to take a larger role after teammate James Conner’s season-ending foot injury.
- Benson injured his knee in the next game after Conner’s injury, ending his season early.
- Before his injury, Benson gained 224 yards on 42 touches in four games.
- The Cardinals have the second-lowest rushing yards in the NFL for the season (1,583 yards).
- Arizona signed running back Tyler Allgeier and drafted Jeremiyah Love to strengthen their running back group.
- James Conner, who reached 1,000 rushing yards in the past two seasons, will return for a sixth season with the Cardinals.
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