The Arizona Cardinals have two preseason games remaining and less than two weeks to make final roster decisions. At many positions, certain jobs are set. Others have intriguing battles for the back end of the depth chart.
At running back, three spots seem secure — rookie Jeremiyah Love, free agent Tyler Allgeier and veteran James Conner.
Assuming the Cardinals keep a fourth running back, that competition is intriguing. Three guys are battling for one spot.
Edward Hull and newly signed Tre Stewart are probably not likely to be in the mix, so we simply acknowledge them.
The three battling for one spot are Trey Benson, Bam Knight and Corey Kiner.
Cardinals RB competition: 3 guys for 1 spot
Benson is the most talented of the three. The problem is that he doesn't fit the No. 4 RB role. That requires special teams play, and he has zero special teams experience in the NFL. He also has been dealing with a balky knee, the same one he had surgically repaired last season and then had a setback with after returning to practice.
Knight would seem like the favorite. He proved his worth last season, making plays, and he can return kicks and play on special teams. He played well in the Hall of Fame game.
Against the Raiders, he had three carries for 15 yards, and Kiner had the better performance.
Kiner played sparingly last season. He scored a touchdown in the Hall of Fame Game and led the team with 59 rushing yards on 10 attempts against the Raiders in the Cardinals' 27-14 win last Thursday.
Knight played four special teams snaps on Thursday to Kiner's two.
Kiner returned one kick last season and played six special teams snaps in four games, while Knight returned 12 kicks, playing 32 snaps on special teams.
Over the final two preseason games, both are likely to get an extended look.
Benson feels like the odd man out and is destined for either injured reserve or being cut. It would seem unlikely he would have trade value with his knee.
It is a battle to watch over the final almost two weeks.
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