Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy told the media today that running back Cedric Benson will remain on injured reserve this season after undergoing surgery on his foot.
McCarthy: Benson had surgery yesterday. He will not be back with us this season.
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) November 29, 2012
Cedric Benson will remain on injured reserve the rest of the season. #packers
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) November 29, 2012
Even with the Benson the Packers’ running game was OK, without him they’ve been struggling even more. If they’re going to make a run in the playoffs, they’re going to need both Jame Starks and Alex Green to step up.
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