Trey Benson trade sweepstakes following Cardinals pick of Jeremiyah Love
Arizona didn’t take Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 in the NFL Draft to create a cute committee. They drafted him because they think he’s the best offensive player in the class, and they want him featured out in the desert.
That pick also made the Cardinals’ backfield math messy, because they already had James Conner, added Tyler Allgeier this offseason, and still have Trey Benson on a cheap rookie deal. If Arizona decides it needs to clean up the room and turn one back into draft capital, Benson is the obvious candidate – young, cheap, and still viewed as a starter upside. His 2026 offseason profile had already been framed around what his role would be if Arizona keeps adding backs.
With this scenario in mind, let’s do what we do – prognosticate. Here are three landing spots that make the most football sense, plus the one that should be in the mix even if it probably won’t be. MORE: 3 worst picks in round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft Dallas Cowboys Dec 25, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) runs onto the field for warmups before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images Dallas keeps chasing offensive solutions while ignoring how fragile their run game has gotten. Benson gives them a young back with burst on a rookie deal, and the Cowboys get to spend premium money elsewhere. If Arizona wants a mid-round pick and Dallas wants a back who can carry 8-10 times without breaking the budget, here’s their chance.
He would pair well with Javonte Williams. Los Angeles Chargers The Chargers are always one injury away from needing more speed in the backfield, and they’ve been living on patchwork depth. Benson fits an offense that wants to run with purpose and force lighter boxes for the pass game, which we saw work in 2025 for Justin Herbert.