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Cardinals Rule Out Trey Benson for Week 13, With Will Hernandez and Walter Nolen Also Sidelined

The decision follows a midweek setback in Benson’s return-from-IR window during preparations for Sunday’s trip to Tampa Bay.

Overview

  • Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday that running back Trey Benson and right guard Will Hernandez will not play against the Buccaneers.
  • Benson remains on injured reserve from a Week 4 knee injury after being designated to return, practicing in a limited capacity before sitting out Thursday.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen is also out with a knee issue for the Week 13 game.
  • With James Conner out for the season and Emari Demercado dealing with an ankle injury, Bam Knight and Michael Carter are positioned to handle the backfield workload.
  • Hernandez’s hip injury opens the door for Isaiah Adams to start at right guard, with Arizona visiting Tampa Bay on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.