CEDRIC BENSON RUMORS

DuJuan Harris: Unforgotten in the Packers backfield

Well-publicized was the Green Bay Packers’ drafting of two running backs in the recent NFL Draft: Alabama’s Eddie Lacy (round 2, pick 61) and Jonathan Franklin (round 4, pick 125) out of UCLA. Less publicized, however, have been the running backs still on the Packers’ roster. This week, Packers’ brass revealed they were actively shopping James Starks, former playoff hero...
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19 days ago  |  Discuss

Packers reportedly won’t sign Cedric Benson right now

According to Mike Garafolo of USA Today Sports, the Green Bay Packers won’t be signing running back Cedric Benson right now.  They wanted to check on his foot. Packers aren’t going to sign RB Cedric Benson today. Just checking on his foot for now. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 24, 2013 Benson is recovering from Lisfranc surgery.  The Packers will likely see what...
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April 24, 2013  |  Discuss

Packers rumors: Green Bay to meet with Cedric Benson

The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to meet with running back Cedric Benson today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Free-agent RB Cedric Benson is scheduled to fly to Green Bay to meet with Packers on Wednesday, per sources. Almost healed from LisFranc. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 23, 2013 Schefter adds that the veteran running back is nearly recovered from...
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April 24, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Cedric Benson scheduled to visit the Packers

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, free agent running back Cedric Benson is scheduled to visit with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday. Free-agent RB Cedric Benson is scheduled to fly to Green Bay to meet with Packers on Wednesday, per sources. Almost healed from LisFranc. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 23, 2013 Benson had a solid season for the Packers in 2012 before...
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April 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Benson, Packers to meet Wednesday

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Running back Cedric Benson could be returning to the Packers for a second season. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Benson -- currently a free agent -- is flying to Green Bay on Wednesday to meet with the team. Benson, 30, was the Packers' starting running back when the 2012 season began. After rushing for 248 yards and one touchdown through four games...
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April 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Cedric Benson reportedly drawing interest from teams

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, free agent running back Cedric Benson is drawing some interest from teams around the league.Free-agent RB Cedric Benson is getting closer to 100 percent — and he is on teams’ radars.utexas.box.com/s/njdommo9fssf…— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 18, 2013I would think that any team that’s at least looking for a short yardage back...
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April 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Packers Cedric Benson: 2012 Player Evaluation and Report Card

1) Introduction:  Coming into the season, the Packers made it clear that they wanted to improve their running game in 2012. Cedric Benson was supposed to be the feature back, thus giving the Packers a more balanced offense. Prior to signing with the Packers, Benson had at least 1,000 rushing yards in three consecutive seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Benson signed with the Packers...
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February 21, 2013  |  1 Comment

Cedric Benson spending IR stint moonlighting as strip club DJ

A foot injury has kept Cedric Benson from the football field in recent weeks, but nothing will keep the running back from spinning the hottest songs on the turntables. Benson has been on injured reserve with a Lisfranc injury and hasn’t played for the Green Bay Packers since Week 6. But in his time away from the field, Benson has apparently been launching a second career as a professional...
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November 26, 2012  |  3 Comments

Packers RB Cedric Benson DJ’ing at clubs while injured

Tweet Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson has been on injured reserve since October with a sprained left foot, but that hasn’t stopped him from making some side money. Per Deadspin, Benson has been DJ’ing around Austin, TX under the moniker DJ World Peace, including a gig at a strip club:  According to DJ World [...]
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November 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Packers Running Backs: Cedric Benson in the 4th Quarter

Fourth-quarter fumbles can turn the Packers low-risk signing of Cedric Benson into a disaster. For a team that doesn’t run the ball much, the Packers sure like to talk about the importance of running the ball. Yes, a good running game is nice to have, but it’s not necessary, especially with a QB like Aaron Rodgers and the Packers talented WRs. It would be nice to see the Packers get...
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August 22, 2012  |  Discuss
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