The Dallas Cowboys have spent much of this offseason shoring up their defense, and for good reason. But as the offense prepares to roll out a familiar lineup—with wide receiver George Pickens secured under the franchise tag and running back Javonte Williams back in the fold—there's still one area that could use a serious upgrade: the running back room.
On paper, the Cowboys offense looks poised to be among the league's best in 2026. But depth behind Williams is a real concern. Currently, the team is relying on Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue, and Phil Mafah to compete for backup duties. While Blue shows the most promise of the three, none of them inspire much confidence if Williams were to miss time or wear down as the season progresses.
And that's exactly what happened last year. Despite a career-best campaign—1,201 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns—Williams began to show signs of fatigue down the stretch. If Dallas wants to keep its lead back fresh for a deep playoff run, adding a reliable, high-upside backup should be a priority.
Enter Trey Benson. The Arizona Cardinals running back, selected 66th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, has found himself buried on the depth chart. This offseason alone, Arizona signed Tyler Allgeier, re-signed James Conner, and used the third overall pick on Jeremiyah Love. That crowded backfield doesn't leave much room for Benson, who has managed just 451 rushing yards and one touchdown over 17 career games (two starts).
On the surface, those numbers don't scream "trade target." But Benson's untapped potential tells a different story. At 6'0" and 220 pounds with 4.39 speed, he possesses the kind of explosive, physical skill set that could thrive in the right system. And there's a familiar connection: new Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams was Arizona's offensive line coach when the Cardinals drafted Benson. That existing relationship could make Dallas an ideal landing spot for a change of scenery trade.
With Williams needing relief and the current backup options unproven, reuniting Benson with Adams might be the smartest move the Cowboys can make to round out their backfield.