Trey Benson

Benson has been sidelined since Wednesday of last week. Whether he suffered a setback or his surgically repaired knee is simply responding poorly to his ramp-up period remains unknown. At this point, Cardinals RB Bam Knight appears to be heading toward another week operating as the team's No. 1 running back.

Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. He was limited last Wednesday before missing the final two practices of the week, so it sure looks like he suffered a setback. Don't bank on Benson playing vs. the Rams this weekend. His absence would again leave Bam Knight as Arizona's lead back, with Michael Carter and potentially Emari Demercado, who was limited on Wednesday, handling passing downs.

Benson (knee) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon was noncommittal when asked about Benson's status. The young back appeared to be nearing a return from injured reserve last week, but he was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday and was ruled out the following day after another missed practice. It's possible he suffered a setback during practice. Needless to say, it doesn't look like he will be back in the lineup this week. Emari Demercado was back at practice today, giving him a shot to suit up on Sunday after missing last week's game with an ankle injury.

Benson (knee) was absent from the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.