GLENDALE – Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson gets vulnerable with Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby about the mental effect his latest injuries have caused. Benson appeared on Crosby's podcast, "The Rush," where the 23-year-old poised a question about how to deal with injuries. In his sophomore season in Arizona, Benson missed the last 13 games with a knee injury, while Crosby has had eight surgeries during his seven-year career.
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona , USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) against the New Orleans Saints during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Despite the plethora of procedures that Crosby has had, he has played in 110 out of a possible 117 games in his first seven years. Similar to Benson, the 28-year-old never had any injuries problems in college and rarely missed a game. Crosby makes it clear that injuries are a part of football and to handle the mental hurdle it starts in every area that is not the field. The weight room, film room and any area to stay around the team to showcase your commitment to your teammates.
Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field after loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Benson's injury came at a rough time for the young halfback. A week prior, Pro Bowl running back James Conner went down with a season-ending injury and opened the door for his RB2 to step up. Benson was going to get his first opportunity to be a full-time starter in the NFL. The former third-round pick lasted one game before a knee injury forcing arthroscopic surgery ended his campaign.
Still early into his career, Benson is seemed unclear on how to handle this major of a setback, with Crosby stepping in with some advice on how to handle it. Conner and Benson are expected to be back at the start of next season, with each having a chip on their shoulder following an injury riddled 2025.
