Trey Benson

The Cardinals opened running back Trey Benson‘s 21-day practice window on Nov. 19. Three weeks later, Benson isn’t ready to return from injured reserve. He’ll miss the rest of the season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Benson hasn’t played since suffering a knee injury in a Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. The 2024 […]

Arizona Cardinals' running back Trey Benson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season after a meniscus injury in Week 4, coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday.

Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) will remain on IR, ending his 2025 season. The 23-year-old hasn t played since Week 4.

The season is over for Benson, who never came back from the knee injury he suffered in October. He ends the season with 160 rush yards (5.5 yards per carry) and 13 receptions for 64 scoreless yards. Benson was set to function as the Cardinals' lead back after James Conner went down for the year. That never materialized, and now Bam Knight serves as the nominal RB1 in the Arizona backfield. Knight, who has 25 touches over the past two games, profiles as a usable flex this week against the Texans.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon provided an injury update for two key offensive players in his Wednesday press conference.