Trey Benson Aims to Steal Running Back Spotlight

The Arizona Cardinals’ backfield dynamics might shift significantly in 2025. Trey Benson, the team’s promising young runner, is setting his sights on a larger role, challenging incumbent James Conner for the top spot.

Benson’s Rising Ambitions

Benson, selected in the third round last year, is eager to increase his impact. During his rookie season, he amassed 291 rushing yards and a touchdown across 63 carries. Conner, the established veteran, recorded over 1,500 scrimmage yards from 236 rushes and 47 receptions. Benson believes his experience and diligent offseason preparation have him ready to climb the depth chart.

“I feel like I’ll get more opportunities and help James out more,”

—Trey Benson, Cardinals Running Back

He continued, “I feel like we can have two RB1s on this team, and that’s my mindset this year is two RB1s.”

Conner’s Perspective

Conner seems receptive to sharing the workload. He has praised Benson, calling him a “freak athlete” and acknowledging his substantial growth since joining the team. The Cardinals’ offensive strategy could take on a fresh dimension this season.

In the 2024 season, the average rushing yardage per game for NFL teams was 110.3 yards, signifying the ongoing importance of a strong running game (NFL Stats 2024).

Looking Ahead

The exact way these two players will be used in games remains uncertain. However, the Cardinals could have a formidable rushing attack this coming season.