Trey Benson Poised for Bigger Role in Arizona

What does this mean for Trey Benson’s dynasty outlook? Following the Cardinals’ Red‑White practice, James Conner made it clear: the team “can’t shy away” from Trey Benson having a co‑RB1 role this season. Head coach Jonathan Gannon has echoed that all offseason, saying Arizona should feature “two No. 1 backs.” Conner added that Benson “is going to play a lot this season,” signaling a clear shift toward a shared backfield.

Benson confirmed he added about seven pounds in the offseason while maintaining explosiveness and feel in his game – upsizing from around 216 lb to approximately 220 lb, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals’ official site, as reported by RotoWire and RotoBaller (CBS Sports). He also noted the game seems to be slowing down for him mentally as he acclimates to NFL speed and reads (NFL.com).

Dynasty Takeaways for Trey Benson

• True Timeshare Incoming?
  Arizona appears set to lean into a two-back system, making Benson a legitimate weekly flex with RB2 upside if Conner misses time.
• Second-Year Physical Leap
  The added weight and maintained speed are key development signals for a breakout second season.
• Sneaky Value
  In dynasty and redraft formats, Benson remains a late-round flier with upside – more than just depth, he’s a building-block candidate.

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