Trey Benson Injury Update
Trey Benson is still on Injured Reserve (IR) after undergoing knee surgery for a meniscus tear suffered in Week 4, and he is officially OUT for the Cardinals through Week 9. The rookie running back hasn’t played since October 1, and there have been zero practice or injury report updates from Arizona since then.
According to the source, Benson’s original recovery window was four to six weeks, meaning the earliest legal return date under NFL IR policy is Week 10 at Seattle. Head coach Jonathan Gannon has declined to offer fresh details, sticking to the “expected back this season” line as of the latest Cardinals injury report from October 27. Jesse Morse, M.D., posting on X via @DrJesseMorse, stated that Trey Benson had a meniscal tear and surgery, with a realistic return timeline of Week 10-13, assuming no setbacks.
What Happened to Trey Benson?
Benson suffered a meniscus injury to his right knee during the Arizona Cardinals’ Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks (Thursday, Sept. 26). It’s unclear which play caused the problem, since he handled eight carries for 35 yards and finished the game, but a day later, soreness forced further tests. Diagnosis: meniscus tear, severity requiring arthroscopic surgery. Adam Schefter, posting on X via @AdamSchefter, reported that Cardinals RB Trey Benson is being placed on injured reserve due to his knee injury.
The timeline moved from hopeful to cautious once surgery became necessary; initial optimism vanished as the “minor issue” label was corrected. No widely-circulated video of the injury; he never left the field that night.
When Will Trey Benson Return?
The Cardinals placed Benson on IR on October 1, and by NFL rules, he must miss a minimum of four games, which is now running up through Week 9 (vs. Dallas). According to Jonathan Gannon (via team statement, Oct. 1), “Trey should return at some point this season,” but there’s no official activation window.
The report notes a rehab window of 4-6 weeks, but the team has been silent about specific progress, no mention of Benson at practice, and nothing in the post-bye injury report. Bottom line: earliest possible return is Week 10 at Seattle (Nov. 9), with Week 11 (Jets) or Week 12 (Bengals) a fallback if conditioning isn’t there. Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT, posting on X via @jmthrivept, reported that Emari Demercado missed Week 7 due to an ankle injury, and Trey Benson won't be able to return from IR until at least Week 10.
Disclaimer:
This injury update is based on publicly available NFL team reports, coach statements, and verified media sources. Player health information is limited by privacy rules. The timeline and status can change quickly due to re-evaluation, team decisions, or new tests. For latest details, always check the official Cardinals injury report.
