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News: 17 hours agoBenson (knee) reverted to the Cardinals' injured reserve list Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Spin: Benson underwent surgery in early October for a meniscus injury he suffered in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. The running back could never get right from the meniscus issue enough to stay on the practice field. The 24-year-old's struggles are made worse with such a crowded Cardinals running back room consisting of rookie first-rounder Jeremiyah Love (ankle), Tyler Allgeier and James Conner (foot). Benson is set to miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season, but if he can fix his knee troubles could negotiate an injury settlement in an attempt to find another team to play for in 2026.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Benson's pro career is off to a slow start due primarily to a variety of injuries. The 2024 third-round pick was essentially splitting the Arizona backfield with James Conner last season, but he was never able to return to the field after suffering a knee injury in Week 4. He was effective prior to the injury, averaging 5.5 yards per carry, and was busy as a receiver (four-plus targets in three straight games). The 24-year-old heads into 2026 no longer assured of a role with a new coaching staff and after the team added Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier to a running back room that still includes Conner. Benson's best days are likely ahead of him, but his only shot at 2026 fantasy relevance is a new home or several injuries above him on the Arizona depth chart.