The Arizona Cardinals enter year six of the Kyler Murray era with just one winning record in the last nine years. While the oft-criticized quarterback will be placed under a microscope in 2025, the true X-factor that will determine the Cardinals’ success will be the changing dynamic between running backs James Conner and Trey Benson.
Year two is here for Trey Benson, the perceived future of the Arizona Cardinals' run game. Arizona made him a third round pick a year ago, which is considered a near-premium selection for running backs in today's league.
After a busy offseason, training camp is just weeks away, meaning that Arizona Cardinals football is almost upon us. Let's dive into what each position will look like for the Cardinals in 2025, continuing with running backs after starting off our series at quarterback.
How many of the NFL players with at least 80 touchdown catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
Isaiah Adams , one of four third-round picks the Cardinals made in 2024, started at right guard over the last five games of his rookie season after seeing sporadic playing time prior to that point.
The Arizona Cardinals can certainly use some of their players taking a big leap in the 2025 NFL season. The Cards have missed the boat to the NFL playoffs in each of the last three seasons.
Former Florida State football running back Trey Benson is looking to make more of an impact for the Arizona Cardinals in 2025 as he lines up in the backfield alongside NFL veteran James Conner.
49ers director of player personnel Tariq Ahmad said they came away impressed by third-round CB Upton Stout‘s demeanor and aggressiveness on the field. “The thing that stands out most when you watch Upton’s tape is his demeanor and his aggressiveness,” Ahmad said, via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.
GLENDALE – Entering the 2025 season, every Arizona Cardinals player is ready to lift more of their weight to elevate the team to the postseason, including 2nd-year running back Trey Benson.
The Arizona Cardinals made no changes to their offensive arsenal of weapons moving into 2025. That's not an exaggeration - the Cardinals have the same exact corps of weapons from Kyler Murray down to make plays from last season.
Second-year running back Trey Benson will be hoping for an expanded role this upcoming season for the Arizona Cardinals after a quiet rookie debut. The Florida State product was sparingly used in a deep backfield led by Pro Bowler James Conner.
The Arizona Cardinals have James Conner leading the way in the backfield, but they could see another contributor have an impact. Bleacher Report writer Alex Kay believes Trey Benson is one of the five backup running backs in the league with the best chance to have a "major impact" in the upcoming season.
The Arizona Cardinals running back room is led by James Conner with Trey Benson set to be his primary backup. That's a rock-solid core that doesn't need much work.
Trey Benson is in a make-or-break year for his dynasty outlook heading into 2025. It would be one thing if he was the clear backup for James Conner in 2024, but the time he spent split with Emari Demarcado and other backs people forgot were on the Cardinals cause room for concern.
All eyes are on the Arizona Cardinals and how they'll improve on the offensive side of the ball moving into 2025. One potential changeup thrown by offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and head coach Jonathan Gannon could come in the backfield, where names such as James Conner and Trey Benson reside.
49ers GM John Lynch said that the team believes the injury of K Jake Moody contributed to the poor play down the stretch. “We’ve had really honest discussions with Jake, and I know that’s a hot button,” Lynch said, via Jennifer Lee Chan of NBCSportsBayArea.com.
The Arizona Cardinals announced they have placed third-round RB Trey Benson on injured reserve. The team also promoted OL Nick Leverett and signed RB Hassan Hall to the practice squad. Benson, 22, transferred to Florida State after two seasons at Oregon.
Entering this campaign, Benson should mix in as a backup.
There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Cardinals heading into the 2024 season, and rightfully so.
Our Arizona Cardinals rookie profile series moves to the third round as we look at running back Trey Benson, who became a star the last two seasons for the Florida State Seminoles and will hopefully become a star in the desert in the near future.
Both being drafted last week, Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson and Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Jared Verse have gone from Florida State teammates to NFC Division foes instantly.
In the exhilarating realm of NFL draft picks, anticipation often mounts as teams seek the perfect fit to bolster their rosters. This year, the Arizona Cardinals struck gold in the third round, securing Trey Benson, a dynamic running back brimming with potential.
The Arizona Cardinals are one of several teams with multiple needs. With the 66th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft , the Cardinals filled one of those needs by drafting Florida State running back Trey Benson.
Running back is one of the Dallas Cowboys' biggest needs this offseason. Here are three they should target in the upcoming draft.
Former FSU running back Trey Benson spoke at Florida State’s Pro Day press conference highlighting the players moving on to the next level. Benson, alongside former FSU stars Jermaine Johnson and Jared Verse, appeared at the Seminoles’ first spring practice on Tuesday.
The Cowboys didn't franchise tag Tony Pollard before the deadline on Tuesday, raising doubts about his future in Dallas. The franchise should seek a replacement in the draft if it plans to move on from the former Pro Bowler.
Florida State running back Trey Benson announced Sunday that he will not play in the Orange Bowl to instead focus on NFL draft prep, one of three FSU players to declare for the draft.
If you’ve been looking for a matchup of Top 25 teams here in Week 1, the wait ends on Sunday night when No. 5 LSU and No. 8 Florida State square off in Orlando. And the King of Props has just the pick worth waiting for.
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