Cardinals Place RB Benson on IR Due to Knee Injury
The Arizona Cardinals are facing another setback in their running back lineup. Trey Benson has been placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed this news to reporters on Wednesday.
Details of the Injury
Gannon mentioned that Benson might return later this season. However, he was uncertain about when the injury occurred during the game against the Seattle Seahawks. It appears that Benson may have continued to play despite the injury.
Performance Before Injury
In the previous matchup against the Seahawks, Benson recorded 35 rushing yards on eight carries. He also caught five passes for an additional 19 yards. This performance came after he stepped up as the starting running back in Week 4.
Impact on the Team
Benson had taken over the starting role following James Conner’s season-ending foot injury, which occurred in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers. With Benson sidelined, Gannon indicated that Emari Demercado, Michael Carter, and Bam Knight are expected to take on more responsibilities in the upcoming game.
Active Running Backs
- Emari Demercado
- Michael Carter
- Bam Knight
These players have combined for just five carries for the Cardinals this season, highlighting the depth concerns now faced by the team.
Upcoming Challenges
The Cardinals will face the Tennessee Titans in their next game. This match will test the team’s resilience and depth at the running back position.
