IR-R
Injury Knee - Meniscus
Est. Return 12/7/2025
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
29
YDS
160
TD
0
YDS
64
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Benson was viewed as a raw prospect out of Florida State, so the fact that he played only 131 snaps as a rookie doesn't prove anything conclusively. He overcame a brutal knee injury at Oregon before transferring to Florida State, which explains why the 2024 third-round pick finished his collegiate career with so little usage (316 career carries). What made Benson interesting as a prospect was his unusual combination of speed (4.39 40) and size (6-feet, 216 pounds). Few prospects can boast the sum of physical force and breakaway speed that Benson does on a given play, and that's what allowed him to be so productive with his limited touches at FSU (6.1 yards per carry, 24 rushing touchdowns). If Benson can iron out the rougher parts of his game, the results could be impressive. In the meantime, though, he remains a developmental guy behind a proven workhorse in James Conner. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $6.06 million contract with the Cardinals in July of 2024.
Not playing this week
Benson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It was an outcome that seemed likely once Benson was held out of practice Thursday. The Cardinals listed him as a limited participant in four straight practices beforehand, but head coach Jonathan Gannon told Urban on Friday that Benson is still being evaluated day to day. The Cardinals figure to deploy Bam Knight (knee) and Michael Carter out of the backfield with Emari Demercado (ankle) also out this Sunday.
It was an outcome that seemed likely once Benson was held out of practice Thursday. The Cardinals listed him as a limited participant in four straight practices beforehand, but head coach Jonathan Gannon told Urban on Friday that Benson is still being evaluated day to day. The Cardinals figure to deploy Bam Knight (knee) and Michael Carter out of the backfield with Emari Demercado (ankle) also out this Sunday.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Trey Benson's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
41.4%Positive Run %
75.9%% Yds After Contact
66.9%Avg Yds After Contact
3.7Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
10.5% Snaps w/Touch
34.1%Air Yards Per Game
-2.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.09% Team Air Yards
-0.4%% Team Targets
3.6%Avg Depth of Target
-0.7 YdsCatch Rate
81.3%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.4% Targeted On Route
22.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Overall QB Rating Against
69.6
Cornerbacks
68.8
Safeties
62.7
Linebackers
83.3
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2025 Trey Benson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Trey Benson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
220 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
31.50 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Benson fell to the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft in part because of durability concerns related to a brutal multi-ligament knee tear at Oregon at the end of the 2020 season. He came back strong at Florida State in 2022 and 2023 to play 26 consecutive games and score 24 touchdowns, though his upright running style invites big hits at times. Beyond those concerns, Benson is close to blue-chip across most considerations. Few runners combine home run speed with standout raw power, but Benson showed both traits at FSU and then confirmed it at the Combine with a 4.39 40 at 6-0, 216. He was immensely explosive as a mid-volume, high-efficiency runner for the Seminoles, averaging 6.1 yards on 316 carries across two seasons, so he could make an impact in Arizona coming out of the bullpen behind James Conner. Conner had one of his best seasons in 2023 and won't be pushed aside easily, but his extensive injury history gives reason to project a start or two for Benson in an improving Arizona offense.
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No practice Thursday
Benson (knee) wasn't present at Thursday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Another limited session
Benson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Won't return this week
Benson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Status TBD pending Friday practice
Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Benson (knee) has looked good in practice throughout the week, but Benson's availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars will likely be determined based on how Friday's practice goes, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Stays limited Thursday
Benson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Continues limited practices
Benson, who remains on injured reserve due to a knee injury, participated in limited fashion for the fourth consecutive practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year back began practicing as soon as he was designated to return from injured reserve last Wednesday, but he was ruled out for the Week 12 contest against the Jaguars at the end of last week. However, it appears Benson could have a good chance to jump back into action for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, which would be a homecoming of sorts for Benson considering he finished his college career with a pair of seasons at Florida State.
The second-year back began practicing as soon as he was designated to return from injured reserve last Wednesday, but he was ruled out for the Week 12 contest against the Jaguars at the end of last week. However, it appears Benson could have a good chance to jump back into action for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, which would be a homecoming of sorts for Benson considering he finished his college career with a pair of seasons at Florida State.