Cedric Benson - #32 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 227 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/28/1982 |
| Birthplace | Midland, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 4th pick by Bears |
Report: Eight players could be suspended
Eight NFL players could be subject to suspensions for transgressions committed during the lockout, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
Report: Benson facing three-game suspension
Bengals RB Cedric Benson is facing a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports reported on Thursday.
Bengals' Benson released from jail early
Bengals RB Cedric Benson was released from jail Saturday after serving five days of a 20-day sentence for misdemeanor assault.
Benson begins jail sentence
Instead of serving his sentence during the team's bye week, Bengals RB Cedric Benson surrendered himself to the Travis County Jail late Tuesday
Benson sentenced to 20 days in jail
Bengals RB Cedric Benson has resolved a pair of assault cases against him, one of which will have him serving up to 20 days in jail.
Del Pilar's Digest: Running back busts
You're asking for trouble if you take the injury-prone Jahvid Best as one of your top running backs. See who ranks as busts and overrated at the RB spot.
Report: Bengals re-sign RB Benson
The Bengals have reportedly agreed to re-sign RB Cedric Benson to a one-year deal.
Benson arrested, charged with assault
RB Cedric Benson, a free agent who played for the Bengals last season, has been arrested and charged with assault on a family member.
Bengals' offensive philosophy among issues to watch
The direction and composition of the Bengals' offense are questions that have yet to be answered.
Benson, Bengals win 'Battle of Ohio'
Cedric Benson ran for a season-high 150 yards and a touchdown, and the Cincinnati Bengals ended a 10-game losing streak that matched the longest in their franchise history, beating the Cleveland Browns 19-17 on Sunday.
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch to in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game.
Bengals have broad range of roster issues to address
The Bengals had a clear primary need entering last offseason: bolstering their pass-catching corps for QB Carson Palmer. This offseason, they have a plethora of areas that might have to be addressed.
Ten most intriguing players of Week 11
With a favorable matchup against the 27th-ranked Cardinals pass defense, Pat Fitzmaurice says that Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has a great chance of extending his recent streak of impressive performances.
Report: NFL will not suspend Maualuga
The NFL reportedly will fine Rey Maualuga two games' worth of pay instead of suspending the Bengals' linebacker for his DUI in late January.
Bengals hard to figure
With Terrell Owens added to the mix, are the Bengals destined for another division title? Or will they be bogged down by too much excess baggage? Varying opinions are offered in the following in-depth examination of one of the league ...
NFL will not discipline Bengals RB Benson
The NFL will not discipline Bengals RB Cedric Benson, who was arrested on June 29 on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a May 30 incident at a bar in Austin, Texas, the Bengals announced Friday via their Twitter feed ...
Reports: Benson, Goodell meeting Thursday
Bengals RB Cedric Benson will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, ProFootballTalk.com and NFL Network reported Tuesday.
Benson may face discipline because of assault charge
Bengals RB Cedric Benson faces a misdemeanor assault charge in Austin, Texas, stemming from a May 30 incident at a bar, and police and Benson's attorney, David Cornwell, have different accounts of events.
PLAYER NEWS
Benson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season after having surgery on his foot.|||||||
Benson was placed on injured reserve but designated to return on Oct. 10 after spraining his left foot. He was eligible to resume practice, and could have played as early as Dec. 9 against Detroit. But he never did practice, and said last week he was considering surgery. Benson finishes the year with 248 yards rushing on 71 carries.
Benson left Sunday's game against the Colts in the second quarter with a left foot injury.|||||||
Benson appeared to get his cleat caught in the turf as he was being tackled.
Benson ran for 45 yards and a touchdown during Monday's controversial 14-12 loss at Seattle.|||||||
Benson also hauled in four receptions for the second consecutive week, giving him added value in PPR leagues. He could be in line for another big game in Week 4 against a Saints defense that ranks last in the NFL with 215.0 rushing yards allowed per game.
Benson signed with Green Bay on Sunday. He spent the last four years with Cincinnati, but the Bengals showed little interest in re-signing the eight-year veteran.|||||||
The 29-year-old Benson rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of the last three seasons. He was Chicago's top draft pick in 2005.
Benson has visited the Green Bay Packers, who may be looking to boost their depth at running back.|||||||
Benson is a free agent after four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He had 273 carries for 1,067 yards and six touchdowns rushing last season and has surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark in each of the past three seasons. The Packers did not re-sign veteran free agent Ryan Grant in the offseason, leaving James Starks as the most experienced member of a young backfield.
