Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson faces the possibility of missing the remainder of the season following a knee injury sustained in Week 4. After being placed on injured reserve, Benson was designated to return on November 19, creating a critical 21-day window in which the team must either activate him or allow him to revert to IR, effectively sidelining him for the rest of the year.
As the team nears the deadline to make a decision on his activation, reports indicate that there is considerable uncertainty regarding his immediate playing status. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has stated, “there is now a real chance he will not be activated this week.” If the Cardinals do not activate him by Wednesday, Benson will officially miss the entire 2025 season.
Following his designation for a return, Benson participated in three limited practice sessions but has been unable to practice since the following week. On Monday, head coach Jonathan Gannon remained non-committal about Benson’s future, stating, “We’ll see. Not quite sure yet,” while expressing hope for the player’s progress. “I want to see him out there. When he is ready to go, he will go,” Gannon added, emphasizing a cautious approach.
With the clock ticking, the Cardinals face a challenging decision that could affect their playoff aspirations and the running back’s future in the upcoming seasons. If activated, there’s still potential for Benson to contribute this year, but reports suggest that fans might have to wait until 2026 for his on-field return, marking another disappointment in what has been a challenging season for the team.
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