The Seahawks have done well defending Eno Benjamin this season. The former Cardinals running back totaled just 49 yards on 19 carries against Seattle in their two meetings. However, they liked enough of what they saw to put in a claim for him.
Arizona let Benjamin go earlier this week and he turned out to be a popular target on the waiver wire. The Texans were awarded Benjamin but according to Field Yates at ESPN three teams put in claims: the Seahawks, Chiefs and Saints.
New Texans RB Eno Benjamin was sought after on waivers, the Chiefs, Saints and Seahawks also put a claim in on him, per source.
The Broncos also put in a claim on DB Justin Layne, who went to the Bears with higher priority.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 16, 2022
Houston has the worst record (1-7-1) in the league but Benjamin should be in line for RB2 reps behind standout rookie Dameon Pierce. In Seattle, Benjamin’s spot on the depth chart would have been much less clear.
Ken Walker is now the clear No. 1 option in the run game and he started getting work as a receiver against the Buccaneers, as well. Walker looked sharp doing it, posting 55 yards on six catches. Going forward, it’s tough to imagine Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas or anybody else getting many offensive snaps unless Walker gets injured.
