ARI Trey Benson
NFL player. Position: RB. Team: ARI.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB
- Team: ARI (Arizona Cardinals)
2026 Outlook
Trey Benson was waived by the Arizona Cardinals in late August 2026 after two injury-riddled seasons. A knee injury limited him in 2026 training camp after missing significant time in 2025 with a meniscus injury. The Cardinals' selection of Jeremiyah Love in the draft and additions of Tyler Allgeier in free agency left Benson expendable despite averaging 4.9 yards per carry in his limited opportunities. As a waiver wire candidate with some prior tape, he could be a reclamation project for a team seeking RB depth if he clears waivers. (per Cardinals waive former third-round RB Trey Benson after 2 injury-riddled seasons)
Role / Depth Chart
Third-string RB behind James Conner and Jeremiyah Love in Arizona, or trade candidate for teams seeking RB2 depth.
Injury Status
Recovered from 2025 season-ending injury.
Recent News
- 2026-08-27 — James Conner Fantasy Football Injury Update Looms Large With Jeremiyah Love Injured... (James Conner Fantasy Football Injury Update Looms Large With Jeremiyah Love Injured...)
- 2026-08-24 — Cardinals waive former third-round RB Trey Benson after 2 injury-riddled seasons (Cardinals waive former third-round RB Trey Benson after 2 injury-riddled seasons)
- 2026-06-04 — 12 Early Fantasy Football Bust Candidates Experts Avoid (2026) (12 Early Fantasy Football Bust Candidates Experts Avoid (2026))
- 2026-02-20 — Dynasty Decision: Rashee Rice (Dynasty Decision: Rashee Rice)
- 2026-03-12 — Dynasty Fallout: How Free Agency Just Changed Player Values (Dynasty Fallout: How Free Agency Just Changed Player Values)
- 2026-05-30 — NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026] (NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026])
- 2026-04-03 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs (2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs)
- 2026-03-12 — 18 Early Breakout Candidates (2026 Fantasy Football) (18 Early Breakout Candidates (2026 Fantasy Football))
- 2026-06-10 — Garrett Williams back for Week 1? Cardinals receive ‘great news’ on CB, others (Garrett Williams back for Week 1? Cardinals receive ‘great news’ on CB, others)
- 2026-06-01 — NFL June 1 Designations: AJ Brown, Brandon Aiyuk, Salary Cap Space, and Top Free Agents (NFL June 1 Designations: AJ Brown, Brandon Aiyuk, Salary Cap Space, and Top Free Agents)
Open Questions
- Which team will trade for Benson if he's moved?
- Can he regain RB2/RB1 potential in a new system?