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The Chicago Bears have released running back Cedric Benson.
Technically, he has been placed on waivers, since he has less than four years of NFL service.
More to come.
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The Chicago Bears have released running back Cedric Benson.
Technically, he has been placed on waivers, since he has less than four years of NFL service.
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Cedric Benson's time with the Chicago Bears is up.
The troubled running back, whose relationship with the team soured further because of his second arrest in little more than a month Saturday, was waived by the team on Monday, sources told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
Before his release, Benson made one last ditch effort to repair the situation, issuing an apology on Monday afternoon.
"I apologize for making the poor decision to drink and drive during the early morning of Saturday, June 7th," he said in a statement. "Given the incident last month, it was a particularly bad decision. I have no excuse for this lack of judgment.
Though I strongly believe that I am not guilty of any crime, I realize that the public and the Bears organization hold me to higher standard. Though my local attorneys will continue to work hard to prove my innocence, I confess to using poor judgment. Please accept my deepest apology."
The Bears released the running back shortly thereafter.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site earlier in the day that Benson showed up at Monday's OTA and was sent home by coach Lovie Smith.
"I know that he went to practice today and Lovie told him to go home," Benson's attorney Sam Bassett said before the release, according to the newspaper. "I don't know if it's because of the publicity or because it's a distraction, or if the Bears are trying to decide what to do. He's just kind of waiting to see what they tell him and what they are going to require of him.
"His agent and business manager are doing some stuff with the Bears that I am not privy to. He knows the Bears may release him. He hopes they don't. He knows he screwed up."
Benson was arrested on a drunken driving charge in Austin, Texas, early Saturday and Bears officials said they would treat the matter seriously. Benson's attorney said the former Texas star had a few drinks with dinner but didn't think he was intoxicated and cooperated with police.
The arrest comes a month after Benson was charged in Austin with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He has said neither charge is true, and those cases are pending.
At a fan event at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, Angelo said he hadn't spoken to Benson but called the most recent situation unfortunate.
"Disappointment is too much an often-used word when we're talking about Cedric, and the number one lesson for every player is protect your job," Angelo said. "So we're all held accountable for our actions."Comment
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Forte and Adrian Peterson Version 2.0 as your top 2 backs? Yuck
Rashaan Salaam, Curtis Enis, Cedric BensonGo PACKComment
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The Bears suck. I wonder if Benson will be suspended or if another sucky team like Detroit will pick him up?Comment
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In some ways this is bad news for the Packers.
Benson was a worthless overpriced gutless RB who soaked up a Bear roster spot.
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Originally posted by CaliforniaCheez
Cheer up. They still have Grossman.Comment
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Thinking of the cap hit and the money paid to a 4th overall pick is bad news, Bears.Originally posted by Scott CampbellComment
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"Hey, Ced, this is Mike...the mastermind...we'll see you at training camp."Comment
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Couldn't have happened to a bigger dipshit.
Bye-bye Cedric. It was nice not getting to know you.Comment
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Ha ha.....Where is Thomas Jones now...the Jets?Originally posted by CaliforniaCheez
C.H.U.D.Comment
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Seeing #5 picks like Benson make you appreciate guys like Hawk that much more.Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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The jokes are all well and good, but dude drove drunk enough to get arrested and didn't think he committed any kind of crime???
The sad news is that just because he's going away doesn't mean he's not taking alcoholism that he won't admit to with him. I hope he figures it out before he kills someone. There's a good chance he's already screwed his career beyond repair wonder what he'll end up doing.
We now return you to the Bad News Bears jokes..."Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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Originally posted by MJZiggy
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Originally posted by JustinHarrell
And you won't feel quite so bad if Justin Harrell doesn't work outComment
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