Cedric Benson

Bengals’ Benson criticizes OC Jay Gruden

February 21, 2012
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Realizing his career with the Bengals may indeed be a wrap, Cedric Benson — again — took the time out to air his displeasure with the organization. In a radio interview Tuesday, Benson, a free agent, revealed that the Bengals have yet to contact him, and doesn’t know where things are headed. “I’m not sure. [...]

Cedric Benson unhappy with Bengals?

January 14, 2012
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In the Bengals’ Wild Card loss to the Texans last Saturday, running back Cedric Benson totaled just 14 yards — and a score — on seven carries. There’s more than a good chance that was the last we’ve seen of him in orange and black stripes. Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Benson [...]

Cedric Benson arrested for assault in Texas

July 17, 2011
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For the second consecutive offseason, Cedric Benson has been booked in the Lone Star State. According to Ricky Doyle of Your News Now, Benson was arrested in Austin, Texas early Sunday morning for “assault on a family member.” Doyle states that Benson was charged with a Class A misdemeanor and is currently being held in [...]

Cedric Benson escapes league suspension

July 30, 2010

Roger Goodell’s ban-hammer won’t come down on the Bengals’ starting runningback. According to ESPN, Cedric Benson will not be suspended for his June altercation in a Texas bar. Benson allegedly punched an employee of the bar, which led to his arrest on assault charges. Benson met with commissioner Goodell last week and it looks as [...]

New contract on the horizon for Cedric Benson?

June 21, 2010

Cedric Benson sparked, and likely saved, his career by signing with the Bengals in 2008. Soon, he could find himself staying in Cincy for awhile longer. According to the Dayton Daily News, the representatives for Benson have approached the team about a contract extension. Though there has been no timetable set on when it’d get [...]

Breaking News: Bears release Cedric Benson

June 9, 2008

Following his second arrest this offseason, the Bears have decided they’ve had enough. The Bears released the former #4 overall pick today. Less than two months ago, Benson was arrested was boating while intoxicated. On Saturday, he was popped for drunk driving. He didn’t exactly shine on the field either. The Bears frustrations with Benson [...]

Cedric Benson arrested for drunk driving

June 8, 2008

Just one month removed after being arrested for boating while intoxicated, Bears RB Cedric Benson didn’t learn his lesson. On Saturday, Benson was arrested again, this time for drunken driving. Benson was stopped for a traffic violation, but after he refused a breathalyzer and a blood test, he was arrested. He was released on bond. This [...]