All of the Arizona Cardinals draft choices have contracts after running back Trey Benson recently signed and Cards Wire has the official figures on the terms of the deal.
Benson, the second player selected in the third round of the draft, signed shortly after the player picked in front of him, Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley, signed on July 17.
Trey Benson contract details
Benson’s four-year contract has a total value of $6,059,606 and includes a signing bonus of $1,226,984. His salary cap charge this year is $1,101,746. There is a full split for this year, meaning his $795,000 minimum salary will be reduced to $470,000 if he lands on injured reserve.
Benson’s deal is between Corley and Commanders offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, who was the third pick in the third round. However, while most of the differences in the total value of the contract for the first 10 selections in the round are anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000, Benson’s deal is only $1,382 more than Coleman.
Corley and Coleman, as well as 11 other players in the third round, accepted lower base salaries after 2024 in exchange for offseason workout bonuses ranging from $40,000 to $75,in 2025 through 2027. However, Benson’s does not have any workout bonuses.
After this year, his salaries are $1,070,437; $1,345,874 and $1,621,311.
Benson will be competing in training camp with Michael Carter and Emari Demercado for the No. 2 job behind James Conner. Also on the roster are Tony Jones Jr. and DeeJay Dallas, who could be in the mix for a role on the kick return units.
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