Former FSU running back waived by Arizona Cardinals
Former FSU running back Trey Benson has been waived by the Arizona Cardinals. He was a third round pick in 2024.
The Arizona Cardinals have released former Florida State University running back Trey Benson, according to an announcement made on Monday. Benson dealt with multiple injuries throughout his two-year tenure with the team following their selection of him in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. During his rookie campaign in 2024, Benson appeared in 13 games but was sidelined for Weeks 16 and 17 due to an ankle injury.
He concluded the season with 291 rushing yards and one touchdown on 63 carries, becoming the team's leading rusher in 2025 after James Conner suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3. However, Benson himself suffered a season-ending injury in Week 4, playing in only 17 games and starting two during his two-year tenure with the Cardinals.
He amassed a total of 451 rushing yards and one touchdown, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. As the 2026 training camp commenced, Benson was vying for a roster spot amidst the Cardinals bringing back Conner, signing Tyler Allgeier as a free agent, and drafting Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite these developments, Benson continued to struggle with his recovery from last year's season-ending knee injury, leading to his recent waiver and release from the team.
The Cardinals have made several roster adjustments since Benson's release: Josh Sweat was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform, S Hudson Clark and S Devyn Bobby were signed, and TE Baylor Cupp and WR Bryson Green were cut. Xavier Weaver was placed on the Injured Reserve list, and Trey Benson was waived/injured.
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