Impact Cleveland cut Benson to make room for quarterback Joe Flacco, who signed with the team Monday. Benson has not yet appeared in a game this season after playing in nine over the last two campaigns.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Cut from practice squad Benson was released from the practice squad by the Browns on Monday.
Lions Place WR Trinity Benson on Injured Reserve List Trinity Benson’s return did not last long with the Detroit Lions.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Placed on IR Benson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Impact Benson suffered a knee injury in Week 10 versus the Bears and was forced out of the contest early, and he will now be forced to miss at least four weeks while on IR. The wide receiver made his team debut in Week 10, and his absence will have little to no impact on the Lions' offensive game plan moving forward.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Thursday Benson (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the Lions' injury report Thursday.
Impact Benson was signed off the Broncos' practice squad Nov. 9 and was forced out with a knee injury during his Lions debut against the Bears on Sunday. The 25-year-old wideout has been sidelined for each of the first two practices to open Week 11, so it appears he's in line to remain out against the Giants this Sunday. Benson will have one more practice to improve his status before Friday's final injury report, or else Detroit's active roster could be limited to just four healthy wide receivers versus New York.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Forced out Sunday Benson (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact Benson was making his season debut Sunday after being signed off the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday. However, the 25-year-old did not record a catch before injuring his knee in the second half, which forced him to head directly to Detroit's locker room, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. While the nature and severity of this issue are still unclear, Benson's next opportunity to play will come against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 20.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions bring back Trinity Benson, place Craig Reynolds on injured reserve AUDIO: 'Carlos & Shawn': Detroit Lions beating Aaron Rodgers: A good win or fool's gold?
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions bring back Trinity Benson, signing receiver off Broncos practice squad On Wednesday, the Lions announced the signing of Trinity Benson off the Denver Broncos practice squad.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Signed by Lions Benson was signed by the Lions off of the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Benson was added by the Lions on Wednesday and will be a part of their active roster Sunday versus the Bears. The wide receiver appeared in eight games with Detroit in 2021, reeling in 10 catches for 103 yards on 22 targets. Benson has yet to play in a game this season and will have little to no impact offensively in Week 10.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions Sign WR Trinity Benson Off Broncos Practice Squad Lions are in need of additional depth at wide receiver.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Broncos Bring Back WR Trinity Benson via Practice Squad Denver dealt Benson to Detroit before the 2021 season.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Gets practice squad deal Benson signed to the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday.
Impact Benson was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent back in 2019, then spent two years off and on the team's practice squad. He ultimately ended up with the Lions via a trade in August of 2021, but he failed to make the team out of training camp this season when he was placed on IR with an undisclosed injury. However, Benson is now healthy and will look to contribute for Denver and work his way to the active roster.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trinity Benson 'Feels Way Better' in Lions' Offense This Season Trinity Benson feels more comfortable being a member of the Detroit Lions going into his second season with the team.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Trinity Benson Not Featured in Latest Workout with Jared Goff Trinity Benson still has not been seen working out with Jared Goff on social media.
JULY 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Solid minicamp performance Benson performed well during minicamp and appears to be a realistic candidate for a roster spot, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact After Detroit invested big in DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee) while agreeing to extensions with Kalif Raymond and Josh Reynolds this offseason, there's not much space left in a wide receiver room headed by Amon-Ra St. Brown. Quintez Cephus seems like the clear favorite for a sixth roster spot at the position, but Benson could make a case for a seventh if he can establish himself as a return man during training camp.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Play of Benson May Earn WR Future Invite to Practice with Goff Trinity Benson is set to prove he can play football at an elite level in the NFL.
JUNE 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Play of Benson May Earn WR Future Invite to Practice with Goff Trinity Benson is set to prove he can play football at an elite level in the NFL.
JUNE 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Broncos Awarded Additional Seventh-Round Draft Pick for Trinity Benson Trade George Paton continues to leave mouths agape as he plays 4D chess with his NFL counterparts.
APRIL 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
5 Things WR Trinity Benson Must Improve Upon to Play More in 2022 Read more on what Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson needs to improve upon in order to play more in 2022.
APRIL 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lions notes: Assistants share thoughts on Julian Okwara, Trinity Benson, Tracy Walker There’s a high probability the Lions add an edge rusher or two this offseason, but lofty expectations are one who will be back in 2022.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Shaky 2021 campaign Benson caught 10 of 22 targets for 103 receiving yards over eight games in 2021.
Impact The Lions acquired Benson from the Broncos in the preseason, but the 24-year-old missed nine of the final 12 games due to coach's decisions and COVID protocols. His future with Detroit seems uncertain despite Benson technically having one year left on his contract.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Benson (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Packers.
Impact Benson played in Week 17 against the Seahawks, which was his first action since Week 10. With the Lions' receiver unit fully healthy, Benson will head back to the sidelines Sunday against the Packers.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up 31 receiving yards Benson caught two of four targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 51-29 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Benson was one of three Lions receivers to set career highs in the receiving yardage department, but most of it was meaningless since Detroit was getting blown out before the first half ended. The East Central University product will likely move back down the depth chart if either of Josh Reynolds or Kalif Raymond is able to clear COVID protocols in time for the Lions' Week 18 matchup with the Packers.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could have larger role Sunday Benson is expected to see an increased role within Detroit's receiving corps Sunday against the Seahawks with both Josh Reynolds (illness) and Kalif Raymond (illness) on the reserv...
Impact No. 1 wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown and running backs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams are probably the safest bets to earn targets from quarterback Tim Boyle, but the likes of Benson, KhaDarel Hodge, Tom Kennedy and Javon McKinley could all see increased snaps with two starting receivers out of the lineup. Benson has played more than 29 percent of the Lions' offensive snaps in all seven of his appearances on the season, but he was a healthy inactive for three straight games before sitting out the Week 16 loss to Atlanta while he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reinstated from COVID list Benson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact With Josh Reynolds (illness) still in COVID protocols, Benson could find himself active in Week 17 against the Seahawks as a depth piece at wide receiver. Benson has frequently been a healthy scratch of late, last seeing the field in Week 10.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not eligible to play Week 16 The Lions didn't reinstate Benson from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, making him ineligible to play Sunday against the Falcons.
Impact After being deactivated Thursday, Benson is one of four members of the Lions' roster who will remain on the list ahead of the team's Week 16 game. The wideout hasn't suited up for a game since Week 10, as he's either been out with a knee injury or a healthy inactive.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
