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USA Today
18-07-2025
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- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson might have his breakout year in 2025
Trey Benson will enter his sophomore NFL season with optimism and recalibration. Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson was a highlight reel in his collegiate days at Florida State University. For much of the 2023-24 NCAA football season, Benson was long argued to have been deserving of the Heisman Trophy. Yet, consistent lingering injuries kept Benson from maintaining his renown among NFL and college football analysts at the conclusion of the college season. Still, the Cardinals took a chance by drafting Benson in the 2024 NFL draft and fans were able to see some of his upside in his rookie NFL season. Benson had his reps in moderation, playing behind starting running back James Conner, but still, Benson finished his rookie season with 63 carries and 291 rushing yards and one touchdown. Benson, however, appeared to be running gingerly in his rookie season and rightfully so. An avoidant approach to football should have been expected for Benson given his recent injuries in college. However, it'll have been after two years of recalibration in the fall and fans should expect to see Benson turn it up a notch. The Cardinals have long needed a one-two punch at the running back position and soon Benson may have an opportunity to act as the successor to Conner. Benson's agility and downhill running style should help the Cardinals on early downs and allow for offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to open up the playbook the way he has been wanting to. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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- Yahoo
2025 Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: RB Michael Carter
The Arizona Cardinals report to training camp on July 22 and begin the process of preparing for the regular season, forming the roster and determining starting jobs and roles on the team. Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2024, questions they face and their roster outlook. Advertisement This focuses on running back Michael Carter. Michael Carter background, 2024 season Carter enters his third year but second full season with the Cardinals. Originally a fourth-round pick in 2021 by the New York Jets, he was waived in November 2023 and the Cardinals claimed him. Finishing the 2023 season, he was the Cardinals' backup running back to James Conner and 149 yards on 6.8 yards per carry. However, last season, after the Cardinals drafted Trey Benson in the third round, Carter didn't earn a spot on the roster out of training camp. Benson was the main backup running back. Carter wasn't as good as Emari Demercado to be the third-down back and isn't the special teams player that DeeJay Dallas is. Advertisement He spent the year on the practice squad until late in the season when injuries hit and he was signed to the active roster. He rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 3.7 yards per carry and caught 11 passes for 57 yards. Michael Carter 2025 contract details, cap hit Carter is scheduled to make $1.17 million against the salary cap and will count $1.27 million against the cap. Questions he faces, roster outlook Carter finds himself in basically the same situation as last offseason. Can he prove he is valuable as a third-down back or on special teams? To make the team, he will need to beat Benson, be better than Demercado to be the third-down back or be able to supplant Dallas on special teams. Advertisement As things stand, he likely will be in the same situation as a season ago, he will be on the outside looking in. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Cardinals 2025 training camp roster preview: RB Michael Carter
USA Today
04-07-2025
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- USA Today
2025 Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: RB Trey Benson
We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about RB Trey Benson. The Arizona Cardinals report to training camp on July 22 and begin the process of preparing for the regular season, forming the roster and determining starting jobs and roles on the team. Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2024, questions they face and their roster outlook. This focuses on running back Trey Benson. Trey Benson background, 2024 season Benson was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round last year out of Florida State. He started his NFL career slowly but saw his role increase. He played in 13 games, missing the final four with an ankle injury. He played 137 total offensive snaps and rushed for 291 yards and a touchdown on 4.6 yards per attempt. He also caught six passes for 59 yards. Tre Benson 2025 contract details, cap hit Benson enters the second year of his four-year rookie deal worth $6.06 million. He will earn $1.07 million in salary and will count $1.38 million against the salary cap. Questions he faces and roster outlook As he enters Year 2 in the NFL, the biggest questions are about what sort of improvement he makes. Can he stay healthy for a full season after missing the final four games with the ankle injury? Is he ready to assume a larger role on offense? James Conner will be the clear starter, but can Benson see more playing time? He believes he and Conner can combine to be two RB1s together. As for the roster, he is all but a lock for the roster and is expected to be the primary backup back to Conner in 2025. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
17-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals Year 2 player outlook: RB Trey Benson
Arizona Cardinals Year 2 player outlook: RB Trey Benson A look 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson and his second-year outlook in 2025 The Arizona Cardinals drafted 12 players in 2024. Some of them had contributions as rookies. Some will have greater roles in 2025. Others will have to battle for the roster. They selected running back Trey Benson in the third round with the 66th overall pick. Entering Year 2 in the NFL, let's have a look at his 2025 outlook. RB Trey Benson's 2024 season Benson started slowly then showed some flashes of why everyone was excited about when he was draft. But then he finished the season injured. He had a 50-yard rushing game and his best game came against the New York Jets and had 87 yards from scrimmage, rushing 10 times for 62 yards and catching two passes for 25. He missed the final three games with an ankle injury. He finished playing in 13 games, rushing for 291 yards and a touchdown on 4.6 yards per attempt, and he had six receptions for 59 yards. His role was as the backup to James Conner, coming in to spell him, averaging a little less than five carries a game. Trey Benson's Year 2 outlook in 2025 Benson is ready for a bigger role. He added a little weight and is healthy again. He believes he can be more than just a guy to spell Conner for a few plays. He envisions the Cardinals having two RB1s. Whether that becomes the case where he is pushing his usage to about 15-plus touches again, he is more likely to average about 10-12 touches a game in 2025. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
06-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals free agent preview: Running back
Arizona Cardinals free agent preview: Running back With free agency approaching, a look at the Cardinals' offseason needs at running back NFL free agency begins next week on Monday with the opening of the contact and negotiation window with players whose contracts expire on March 12 and become free agents. The Arizona Cardinals will be active, although it is uncertain how aggressive they will be or how much money they will spend. But before that happens, we will take a look at each position group, see who is on the roster, who will be free agents and what their need at the position is for the offseason. Let's look at the the situation at running back. Running backs under contract James Conner: Signed through 2026, $6.4 million cap hit in 2025 Trey Benson: Signed through 2027, $1.7 million cap hit in 2025 Emari Demercado: Signed through 2025, $1.04 million cap hit in 2025 DeeJay Dallas: Signed through 2026, $3.1 million cap hit in 2025 Michael Carter: Signed through 2025, $1.27 million cap hit in 2025 Zonovan "Bam" Knight: Signed through 2025, $1.03 million cap hit in 2025 Pending free agents None Offseason need The Cardinals actually have no offseason need at running back. They have a clear starter in Conner. They have a young guy in Benson they are very excited about. They have Dallas as a special teams ace and love Demercado in the third-down role. Carter adds competition to the depth. Knight is probably an offseason body. Could the Cardinals add a low-end free agent on a one-year deal? Certainly, but they are quite comfortable with the players they have. It would be a surprise to see them sign anyone of any notoriety, especially with any amount of guaranteed money. Notable free agent running backs Don't expect the Cardinals to even consider any of these players, but here are some names to know around the league. Aaron Jones Jamaal Williams Raheem Mostert Najee Harris A.J. Dillon Nick Chubb JK Dobbins Samaje Perine Rico Dowdle Kareem Hunt Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
