NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
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Davis Mills 'excited' for Eno Benjamin to join Texans offense Mills told reporters that he was excited to see what new wrinkles Eno Benjamin might bring to the #Texans’ offense
Lovie Smith on familiarity with new RB Eno Benjamin The Houston Texans added a new running back this week who could make his debut as early as Week 11 against the Washington Commanders.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Chiefs were among four teams to attempt to claim RB Eno Benjamin on waivers The #Chiefs were one of the teams that attempted to claim former #Cardinals and new #Texans RB Eno Benjamin on waivers.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Scooped up by Houston The Texans claimed Benjamin off waivers from the Cardinals on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Before being effectively phased out of the offense in the Cardinals' Week 10 loss to the Rams, Benjamin enjoyed a solid run as Arizona's lead back from Weeks 6 through 8 while James Conner was sidelined with an injury. In those three games, Benjamin carried 36 times for 151 yards (4.2 average) and a touchdown while adding 11 receptions for 72 yards. After Arizona waiving him Monday, Benjamin unsurprisingly didn't take long to find a new home. In Houston, Benjamin could usurp Rex Burkhead and Dare Ogunbowale as the team's No. 2 running back, though Benjamin likely won't be in line for extensive work so long as standout rookie Dameon Pierce continues to remain healthy and productive in his three-down starting role.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals get much-needed "Vitamin W" after beating Rams
Backup quarterback Colt McCoy’s steady influence helped the Arizona Cardinals to a badly needed winNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Cardinals release RB Eno Benjamin, TE Zach Ertz reportedly has season-ending injury The Arizona Cardinals, in a surprising move Monday, informed\u00a0former Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin that he is to be\u00a0relea...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Arizona Cardinals release Eno Benjamin, TE Ertz reportedly has season-ending injury The Arizona Cardinals, in a surprising move Monday, informed\u00a0former Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin that he is to be\u00a0relea...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Waived by Arizona Arizona waived Benjamin on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Benjamin saw just one offensive snap during Arizona's Week 10 win over the Rams and was let go a day later. The 2020 seventh-round pick rushed 70 times for 299 yards and two scores while securing 24 of 33 targets for 184 yards across his first nine appearances, including a 92-yard rushing performance Week 7 with James Conner sidelined due to a rib injury. Benjamin likely will draw interest while on waivers, but in his absence, rookie Keaontay Ingram will be promoted to the primary backup behind Conner.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes back seat in Week 9 loss Benjamin carried the ball four times for 12 yards and caught his only target for 15 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact James Conner returned from a three-game absence due to a rib injury and saw 12 touches to Benjamin's five while averaging 6.4 yards a carry, leaving little doubt who the No. 1 option in the Arizona backfield is. Benjamin averaged nearly 75 scrimmage yards a game while Conner was sidelined, however, and he should remain involved in the offense in a Week 10 road matchup against the Rams.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoined by Conner in backfield Benjamin is welcoming back James Conner (ribs) to the Cardinals backfield for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact Benjamin has been operating as Arizona's lead runner during Conner's three-game absence, racking up 223 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 47 touches. With Conner available Sunday, though, coach Kliff Kingsbury may resort to a timeshare of sorts between Conner and Benjamin as the former gets up to speed. Still, Benjamin seems destined for a decent number of looks considering how he's produced of late.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' Peterson, Hicks get their revenge against Cardinals
As Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith was in the middle of running back an interception, Patrick Peterson was turned to the Arizona Cardinals sideline with his arms in the air...OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garners 45 total yards in loss Benjamin rushed nine times for 22 yards and secured four of seven targets for 23 yards in the Cardinals' 34-26 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Impact Benjamin found very tough sledding on the ground while once again helming the Cardinals backfield in the absence of James Conner (ribs). The modest rushing yardage total was particularly disappointing following his 92-yard tally against the Saints in Week 7, but Benjamin at least was able to provide solid production through the air. Benjamin could return to a backup role in a Week 9 home divisional clash against the Seahawks if Conner is able to return to action without limitations.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26
Za’Darius Smith had three sacks to help Minnesota’s defense hang on against Kyler Murray as the Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-26 for their fifth consecutive victoryOCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Week 8 Injury Updates: Who's In and Who's Out James Conner will miss his third straight game, which gives Eno Benjamin another opportunity to produce.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Set to lead backfield Week 8 Benjamin is expected to continue to serve as the Cardinals' lead back Sunday in Minnesota with James Conner (ribs) having been ruled out for a third straight game, Donnie Druin of...
Impact In his previous two turns as the Cardinals' No. 1 back sans Conner, Benjamin essentially handled a three-down workload, carrying 27 times for 129 yards and a touchdown to go with seven receptions for 49 yards between a loss to Seattle and a win over New Orleans. Along with Conner, the Cardinals were also without Darrel Williams (knee) for both of those contests, but Williams will have a chance to play Week 8 after being deemed a game-time call following Friday's practice. Even if Williams suits up, Benjamin shouldn't cede too much work to him, and rookie Keaontay Ingram doesn't look to be a major threat to Benjamin either.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals RB Eno Benjamin flashes, Jimmy Garoppolo falters: NFC West Stock Watch
Arizona may have found a new weapon in the backfield, while the Niners need more from Jimmy G. Who else is up and down in the division?OCTOBER 26, 2022
Hopkins produces in return, which bodes well for Cardinals
DeAndre Hopkins returned to the Arizona Cardinals after his six-game suspension and provided the offensive boost the team neededOCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHTS: Eno Benjamin's Best Plays Of Week 7 Cardinals RB Eno Benjamin had a breakout performance in the Cardinals 42-34 Week 7 win over the Saints, racking up 113 total yards and two t...
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Approaches 100-yard mark in win Benjamin rushed 12 times for 92 yards and a touchdown while adding four receptions for 21 yards on five targets in the Cardinals' 42-34 win over the Saints on Thursday night.
Impact DeAndre Hopkins' stellar season debut and a pair of pick-sixes by the defense stole the headlines for the Cardinals on Thursday night, but Benjamin's contributions were critical as well. The third-year back got loose for a game-long 45-yard rush that made up nearly half his production, and his five-yard touchdown run just past the midway point of the fourth quarter proved especially important after the Saints went on to score a late touchdown and field goal. Benjamin's impressive showing aside, he'll be set to return to a complementary role if James Conner (ribs) is healthy enough to suit up for a Week 8 road showdown against the Vikings a week from Sunday.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 7 top plays: Murray, Cardinals drop Dalton, Saints on TNF
Week 7 of the NFL season kicked off with the Cardinals topping the Saints on Thursday Night Football. Here are the top plays!OCTOBER 21, 2022
Eno Benjamin stretches across goal line for game-tying two-point conversion Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin stretches across the goal line for a game-tying two-point conversion.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • NFL.COM
Eno Benjamin hits turbo on 45-yard sideline burst Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin hits turbo on his 45-yard sideline burst.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • NFL.COM
Another start on tap Benjamin will be the Cardinals' No. 1 running back Thursday versus the Saints with both James Conner (ribs) and Darrel Williams (knee) inactive, Darren Urban of the team's official...
Impact While Benjamin tended to a foot injury this week, following an LP/LP/FP practice regimen Monday through Wednesday, the road has been cleared for him to earn a second straight start in place of Conner. This past Sunday in Seattle, Benjamin handled 87 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to 18 touches for 65 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, rookie sixth-rounder Keontay Ingram handled the other 13 percent and earned three carries.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Thursday's game Benjamin (foot) practiced in full Wednesday and doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game versus the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact After opening Week 7 prep with back-to-back capped sessions due to a foot injury, Benjamin has gained clearance to lead Arizona's backfield again. Having said that, James Conner, who didn't practice this week due to a rib injury, was termed a game-time decision for Thursday by head coach Kliff Kingsbury, according to Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com. Ultimately, Benjamin's usage likely will come down to whether or not Conner is available, so the Cardinals' inactive list will be of keen interest when it's released about 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If Conner joins Darrel Williams (knee) on the sideline, Benjamin would be in line for a similar workload to this past Sunday at Seattle, when he turned 18 touches into 65 yards from scrimmage on 62 of 71 offensive snaps. Meanwhile, rookie Keaontay Ingram earned the other nine plays on offense en route to three carries.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited on practice report Arizona listed Benjamin (foot) as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Benjamin's reps are being capped to begin Week 7 prep after he played 87 percent of the Cardinals' offensive snaps while handling 18 touches (15 carries, three receptions) last week in a loss to the Seahawks. Though Benjamin is not yet in the clear for Thursday's game against the Saints, the Cardinals haven't provided an indication that his foot injury is a serious threat to his availability. Meanwhile, James Conner (ribs) and Darrel Williams (knee) remained non-participants at practice Tuesday and look to be trending toward missing a second straight game, setting Benjamin up for another turn as Arizona's lead back if he can overcome his own foot concern.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
