The Cardinals releasing Eno Benjamin was a surprising move, at least until pieces of the back story began to leak, kentsomers writes.
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Benjamin rushed for 92 yards in a victory over the Saints, and overall averaged 4.3 yards a carry, a half-yard more than Conner.Conner, for one. He was fully recovered from an injury to his ribs and was ready to reassume a full-time role last week, coach Kliff Kingsbury said. Conner gained 69 yards on 21 carries, a 3.3-yard average, but he scored two touchdowns.That left Benjamin on the sideline, apparently fuming.
Benjamin reportedly was surprised by his release. When asked about a confrontation between Benjamin and an assistant coach after the game, Benjamin’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, replied: “I’m not aware of that. I don’t believe that is accurate.” But it’s clear the Cardinals cut Benjamin for a reason that had nothing to do with his performance on the field. With Darrel Williams on injured reserve, they aren’t awash in running backs. Rookie Keontay Ingram hasn’t played much, although the Cardinals do have two backs on the practice squad with some experience: Corey Clement and Ty’Son Williams.Conner signed a three-year, $21 million deal last off-season, $13.5 million of which is guaranteed.
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