Impact Benjamin was active for the first time in his career in Week 5. However, he did not log an offensive snap and will be inactive once again with Chase Edmonds (shoulder) ready to go.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Inactive once again Benjamin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Active for first time Benjamin (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday versus the 49ers.
Impact For the first time in his career, Benjamin is active for an NFL game after the Cardinals made him a seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft. He may just be an emergency option, though, after lead running back Chase Edmonds dealt with a hamstring injury of his own during Week 5 prep. If the status quo holds, Edmonds and James Conner will be the primary RBs for Arizona, while Jonathan Ward serves on special teams and Benjamin waits for his first snap as a pro.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing injury in Week 5 Benjamin is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a hamstring injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Benjamin has either been a healthy inactive or has dressed without playing in each of the Cardinals' 20 regular-season games since he was drafted in the seventh round in 2020, but for the first time in his career, he could be at risk of missing a contest for an injury-related reason. He was a limited participant throughout the week due to the hamstring issue.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Week 4 Benjamin (hamstring) will not play in the Cardinals' Week 4 matchup with the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Benjamin has yet to make his season debut, as he has been a healthy scratch through the first three weeks of the season. He will now miss his fourth straight game, but this time with a hamstring issue. When healthy, he will continue to wait for an opportunity to provide depth at running back.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not suiting up Sunday Benjamin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact As he was as a rookie in 2020 and in Week 1 last Sunday, Benjamin is a healthy scratch for Arizona. The 2020 seventh-round pick thus will be in street clothes while Chase Edmonds and James Conner split work out of the backfield, and Jonathan Ward handles his customary role on special teams.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still waiting on pro debut Benjamin (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday in Tennessee.
Impact A 2020 seventh-round pick, Benjamin will replicate his standing from his rookie season, when he was a healthy scratch on a weekly basis. With Benjamin in street clothes, Jonathan Ward is the third running back for the Cardinals, but he'll be relegated to special-teams work behind the team's top two RBs, Chase Edmonds and James Conner.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Competition for third RB fierce, but Cardinals' Ward and Benjamin make it friendly The primary candidates for the third running back to open the season with the Cardinals are Eno Benjamin and Jonathan Ward.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Makes impact Friday Benjamin carried the ball five times for 50 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason win over the Cowboys.
Impact The second-year player was the third back in the game for the Cards, following starter Chase Edmonds and Jonathan Ward, but when Ward suffered an ankle injury it became Benjamin's turn to shine. He got Arizona on the board with a six-yard TD run in the second quarter, then set up a field goal on the first drive of the second half with a 38-yard scamper. The 2020 seventh-round pick didn't see a snap last year in the regular season, and there's no guarantee he does in 2021 either with James Conner (COVID-19 list/toe) and Ito Smith also fighting for touches in the backfield, but if Benjamin continues to impress in the preseason he could force the coaching staff to make some tough roster decisions.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Prater's 47-yard FG lifts Cardinals over Cowboys 19-16
Matt Prater kicked two field goals in the final two minutes, including a 47-yard game winner with no time remaining, to lift the Arizona Cardinals over the Dallas Cowboys 19-16 on...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eno Benjamin's slick cutback turns into 38-yard burst Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin's slick cutback turns into 38-yard burst.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
Eno Benjamin Shows Vision Bouncing Outside For TD Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin shows vision bouncing outside for his first NFL touchdown.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Spends whole season as healthy scratch Benjamin spent the entire 2020 season on Arizona's roster but never played in a game.
Impact The 2020 seventh-round pick was a healthy scratch all year, with Kenyan Drake playing 15 games and Chase Edmonds suiting up for all 16. Depth running back D.J. Foster also made 10 appearances, logging 25 snaps on offense and 115 on special teams. With Drake and Foster both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this offseason, Benjamin could have an opening to make an impression during OTAs and minicamp.
JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles ChargersJANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals fairly healthy for pivotal game vs. 49ers
The Arizona Cardinals are fairly healthy as they try make a push for their first trip to the playoffs since 2015DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals
The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against ArizonaDECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders
Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas RaidersDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle
The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle SeahawksDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out
With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence
The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirusNOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Needs to improve on special teams Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Benjamin has recently been a healthy scratch due to his lack of ability to contribute on special teams, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republi...
Impact Kingsbury specified that Arizona's third running back needs need to be able to play on special teams, which is why D.J. Foster and Jonathan Ward backed up Chase Edmonds last weekend. Benjamin has yet to be made active for a game this season, and Kenyan Drake (ankle) now appears to be nearing a return, so his window of opportunity could be closing.
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Another healthy scratch Benjamin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact Benjamin has yet to be active as a professional, even with Kenyan Drake (ankle) sidelined in this one. Instead, the Cardinals have deactivated the 2020 seventh-round pick and will roll with a backfield led by Chase Edmonds, with D.J. Foster and Jonathan Ward available in a pinch.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game
Linebacker Avery Williamson is set to make his Pittsburgh Steelers debut at Dallas a week after he was acquired in a trade from the New York JetsNOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breakfast ball: No. 20 USC, Arizona State start season early
Breakfast ball comes to downtown Los Angeles in the Pac-12 Conference’s long-delayed season opener pitting No. 20 Southern California against Arizona State on Saturday at the brigh...NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona State adds new coordinators in Edwards' third season
Herm Edwards has changed perceptions about Arizona State football, both with wins on the field and victories on the recruiting trailOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hopkins active for Cardinals vs. undefeated Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is active for Sunday night’s game against the undefeated Seattle SeahawksOCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
