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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Trey Benson
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Trey Benson
NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Cardinals waived RB Trey Benson, removing him from the roster and eliminating any path to early-season playing time in Arizona.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Waived/injured by the Arizona Cardinals; running back removed from roster due to injury status.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals waived former third-round pick Trey Benson with an injury designation after he struggled to stay healthy throughout his two NFL seasons. In his career, Benson accumulated 451 rushing yards and one touchdown on 91 carries, plus 123 receiving yards on 19 receptions. The source notes that with Jeremiah Love, Tyler Allgeier, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Benson's health status, the Cardinals' decision to release him makes sense given the resources they invested this offseason to address running back room issues.NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
Benson did not suit up for the Red/White practice, and each practice makes it seem more likely that he might become the odd man out in the running back room. With Allgeier in the starting role and Love as backup, Benson's roster spot appears increasingly uncertain.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Trey Benson has been MIA and injured almost all of camp; the source does not see him making the 53-man roster right now.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Cardinals RB preseason availability uncertain for Hall of Fame Game; source raises question of whether Benson will play Thursday without resolution.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
Trey Benson, the Cardinals' most on-the-bubble running back, has been dealing with a knee issue, which affects the team's preseason running back rotation and availability.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
The source indicates it is 'more than likely Benson is on his way out of Arizona' given the team's commitment to Jeremiyah Love and the depth chart now featuring Tyler Allgeier and James Connor as established alternatives. This suggests Benson's fantasy relevance and role in the Cardinals offense are in serious jeopardy.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Benson missed the first two practices of the Cardinals' second week of training camp; the source notes this is concerning given he missed 13 games last year, and history suggests lengthy strings of setbacks often lead to further disappointment. The team's immediate signing of Evan Hull as additional depth compounds concerns about Benson's current physical condition.PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026
Benson is on the second-team running back unit and has shown great burst off the snap. He had a good run where he sprang open going down the left sideline and is showing consistency.PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026
Benson has shown great burst off the snap and had a good run where he sprang open going down the left sideline. He is also showing consistency on the second team with Bam Knight.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Trey Benson returned to training camp but the Cardinals are taking a cautious approach with his usage, easing him back into practice activities.