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The former Chicago Bears running back was released by the team in June 2008 after he was arrested in Austin, Texas, on a charge of driving while intoxicated. It was Benson's second alcohol-related arrest in five weeks. He was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft out of the University of Texas. He has rushed for 1,597 yards in 35 games in his first three seasons with 10 career touchdowns.
The former Chicago Bears running back was released by the team in June 2008 after he was arrested in Austin, Texas, on a charge of driving while intoxicated. It was Benson's second alcohol-related arrest in five weeks. He was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft out of the University of Texas. He has rushed for 1,597 yards in 35 games in his first three seasons with 10 career touchdowns.
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Griese choice despite picks
Given Jon Gruden's predilection for changing quarterbacks often, it's a wonder Brian Griese will start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today at Denver after tossing six interceptions the past two weeks. Griese got the job after Jeff Garcia threw a...Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Bobby Engram, Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers
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Former Bears running back Cedric Benson welcomed by Cincinnati Bengals
Some might trace Cedric Benson's failures with the Bears to his beginnings—the 36-day holdout and leaving a bad first impression on teammates and coaches. He is getting off to a considerably better start with the Bengals. When the Bengals...Tags: Chicago Bears, Derrick Mason, Washington Redskins, Brendon Ayanbadejo, San Francisco 49ers
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Jags cut Wade, re-sign Gardner
The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed rookie CB Isaiah Gardner off the practice squad to the active roster. Veteran offensive lineman Todd Wade was released Saturday to make room for Gardner. Wade was signed on Sept. 10. Gardner was originally...Tags: Mike Brown, Major League Baseball, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets
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Jags' Taylor set for Steelers
Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor tends to heat up when the temperature cools down. Right now, he could use a cold front in Jacksonville. Taylor has 213 yards rushing in four games and is averaging 3.6 yards a carry, well off the career-best 5.4...Tags: Fred Taylor, Mike Brown, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers
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Justice may be served too late for ex-Bear Benson
O, by the WayEven before Cedric Benson faced alcohol-related charges in Texas in the off-season, he was on thin ice with the Chicago Bears. Benson -- who flashed during the Bears??? Super Bowl season in 2006 with 647 yards, a 4.1 yards-per-carry average......Tags: Chicago Bears, Super Bowl, National Football League, Thomas Jones
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Bengals activate WR Henry
The Associated PressReceiver Chris Henry was activated Saturday by the Cincinnati Bengals, setting up a possible matchup with Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, a former college teammate who has been in even more trouble. The Bengals released running back Kenny...Tags: Mike Brown, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Cincinnati Bengals, Kenny Watson, Cleveland Browns
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RB Cedric Benson needed right away by injury-depleted Bengals
AP Sports WriterCINCINNATI (AP) _ Four games into the season, oft-injured Chris Perry is the last Cincinnati Bengals running back still standing. "Kind of ironic," he said Thursday, chuckling. "Hey, I'll try to keep it that way." The Bengals can't afford to have him...Tags: Chicago Bears, Kenny Watson, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Chris Perry, Cincinnati Bengals
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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers ailing but hopes to start
Aaron Rodgers isn't counting himself out from starting at quarterback Sunday, but the Packers are making sure rookie backup Matt Flynn is ready just in case. Rodgers didn't practice Thursday for the second straight day as he recovers from a sprained...Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Al Davis, Shawn Springs, Buffalo Bills, Jason Taylor
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October sweetest month
What's better than October? Our sports choices are delightfully overwhelming. The hope for an all-Chicago World Series is still alive. The Bears look promising (at times). College football is as unpredictable as ever. And America's greatest sport—...Tags: Chicago Bears, Ohio State University, Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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NFL GRIDIRON GUIDE: Eagles need a win; 'Skins due for a fall
ed.mcnamara@newsday.comMarquee matchups REDSKINS (3-1) at EAGLES (2-2) Line: Eagles by 6 Over/Under: 42 1/2. 1 p.m. If Brian Westbrook (ankle) had played, the Eagles would have beaten the Bears and would have been in nice shape at 3-1. Instead, they're last in the powerful...Tags: Chicago Bears, New York Mets, Major League Baseball, New York Giants, Washington Redskins
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Raiders fire Kiffin as coach; Davis vents
From Sun news servicesThe Oakland Raiders fired coach Lane Kiffin yesterday just four games into his second season, ending a public feud with owner Al Davis that had been simmering since the start of the year. "I reached a point where I felt that the whole staff were...Tags: Chicago Bears, Marc Bulger, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Court Preliminary
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Raiders fire Kiffin, say they won't honor rest of contract
The Oakland Raiders fired Lane Kiffin on Tuesday just four games into his second season, ending a public feud with owner Al Davis that had been simmering since the start of the year. Kiffin had a 5-15 record since being hired last year, losing his...Tags: Chicago Bears, U.S. Open Tennis, Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Bengals, Marc Bulger
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