IR
Injury Knee - Meniscus
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
29
YDS
160
TD
0
YDS
64
TD
0
2025 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
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Will not return this season
Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Benson (knee) will not be activated from IR, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2025 season, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Benson had his 21-day practice window opened in late November, and he initially managed limited on-field activity before being downgraded to consistent non-participant status. Instead, Bam Knight, Emari Demercado (ankle) and Michael Carter will handle Arizona's backfield reps for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Carter, a 2024 third-round pick, had initially seemed primed for a substantial opportunity after starting running back James Conner (foot) went down to season-ending injury Week 3. Ultimately, Benson's durability concerns make his expected role murky for the 2026 season, which will be the last year of Conner's contract with the Cardinals.
Benson had his 21-day practice window opened in late November, and he initially managed limited on-field activity before being downgraded to consistent non-participant status. Instead, Bam Knight, Emari Demercado (ankle) and Michael Carter will handle Arizona's backfield reps for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Carter, a 2024 third-round pick, had initially seemed primed for a substantial opportunity after starting running back James Conner (foot) went down to season-ending injury Week 3. Ultimately, Benson's durability concerns make his expected role murky for the 2026 season, which will be the last year of Conner's contract with the Cardinals.
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Broken Tackle %
20.6%Positive Run %
88.9%% Yds After Contact
64.6%Avg Yds After Contact
3.0Rushing TD %
1.6%Touches Per Game
5.3% Snaps w/Touch
52.7%Air Yards Per Game
-1.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.15% Team Air Yards
-0.5%% Team Targets
1.1%Avg Depth of Target
-3.2 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
13.0% Targeted On Route
12.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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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
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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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Out Week 14, may not return in 2025
Benson (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rams and isn't certain to be activated from injured reserve this season, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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No practice Thursday
Benson (knee) isn't practicing Thursday, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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DNP on Wednesday
Benson (knee) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Not spotted at practice
Benson (knee) was absent from the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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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.
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Done for 2025 campaign
Head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed Wednesday that Benson will spend the remainder of the 2025 season on injured reserve due to a knee injury, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.
ANALYSIS
Benson had his 21-day practice window opened Nov. 19. He initially practiced in limited fashion for a couple weeks before downgrading to non-participation. With the 21-day window to activate Benson having come and gone, he will spend the remainder of the season on injured reserve. The 3-10 Cardinals didn't have much incentive to rush the return of their 2024 third-round pick, so Benson will have the entire offseason to heal up so he can hit the ground running in 2026. Bam Knight, Emari Demercado and Michael Carter are the three running backs on Arizona's active roster, though Demercado has missed the past three games due to a high-ankle sprain.
Benson had his 21-day practice window opened Nov. 19. He initially practiced in limited fashion for a couple weeks before downgrading to non-participation. With the 21-day window to activate Benson having come and gone, he will spend the remainder of the season on injured reserve. The 3-10 Cardinals didn't have much incentive to rush the return of their 2024 third-round pick, so Benson will have the entire offseason to heal up so he can hit the ground running in 2026. Bam Knight, Emari Demercado and Michael Carter are the three running backs on Arizona's active roster, though Demercado has missed the past three games due to a high-ankle sprain.