Overview

• Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Benson was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return after arthroscopic meniscus surgery, with an expected recovery of four to six weeks.
• Benson must miss at least four games under IR rules, and with Arizona’s bye on the schedule his earliest practical return is Week 10.
• The knee injury occurred during the Week 4 loss to the Seahawks, and coaches said Benson briefly played through it before reporting soreness the next day.
• With Benson out and James Conner already lost for the season, the Cardinals plan to split carries among Demercado, Carter and Bam Knight, with coaches declining to name a clear starter as Carter hinted he could open Week 5.
• Arizona elevated Carter to the 53-man roster, signed D’Ernest Johnson to the practice squad and hosted additional running back tryouts as it prepares to host the Titans on Sunday.