Overview
- Head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed Wednesday that Benson "hasn't progressed" enough to be activated and will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
- Benson suffered a knee injury in Week 4 against the Seahawks, went on IR on Oct. 1, and underwent arthroscopic meniscus surgery before being designated to return on Nov. 19.
- Under NFL rules, the 21-day practice window expired Wednesday without activation, which returned Benson to IR and officially ended his year.
- The second-year back finishes 2025 with 160 rushing yards on 29 carries and 13 receptions for 64 yards.
- With James Conner also out, the Cardinals are turning to Zonovan "Bam" Knight on early downs and Michael Carter in passing situations, while Emari Demercado works back from an ankle issue.