Not good. While the Arizona backfield remains a crowded committee featuring veteran James Conner and newcomer Tyler Allgeier, Trey Benson managing a knee flare-up after last season’s meniscus surgery just buries him further. The raw athletic profile highlighted by a 4.39 40-Yard Dash (97th percentile) and a 116.3 Speed Score (96th percentile) remains impressive, but Benson’s career now hangs in the balance. 

Benson was a favorite to land with a new team before Week 1, but the Cardinals are now laying the ground to stash him on IR to start the season. Fantasy managers must now monitor his roster status and strongly consider cutting this tantalizing talent loose in fantasy football dynasty leagues.