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Arizona Cardinals waive running back Trey Benson due to injury

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Arizona Cardinals waive running back Trey Benson due to injury

Summary

The Arizona Cardinals have waived running back Trey Benson with an injury designation as of August 24, 2026. Benson, a former third-round pick, faced health issues throughout his two seasons in the NFL, leading to the decision amid a revamped running back roster. He has accumulated 451 rushing yards and one touchdown in his career, along with 123 receiving yards on 19 receptions. This move reduces the team's roster decisions, especially with concerns over Benson's health and the addition of other running backs.

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Status Watch

•Trey Benson waived by the Cardinals on August 24, 2026.
•Struggled with injuries during his two NFL seasons.
•Recorded 451 rushing yards and one touchdown in his career.
•Cardinals have restructured their running back group this offseason.
•Benson's health issues factored into the decision.

Latest Updates

1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals Get Trey Benson Update After Cut News
8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals release Trey Benson with injury designation

What they're saying

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The Arizona Cardinals waived running back Trey Benson with an injury designation. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Benson cleared waivers and will head to injured reserve. Running back Trey Benson cleared waivers today and he now reverts back to the Arizona Cardinals injured reserve list. pic.twitter.com/UMwfcKUzKL — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2026 At first […] The post Arizona Cardinals Get Trey Benson Update After Cut News appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports