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...
NFL Rumors: Veteran running backs out of work in 2013?
As the dust settles in the aftermath of the 2013 NFL Draft, one thing is evident. If you are a veteran free agent running back, you are going to have a difficult job finding work for the 2013 season Cedric Benson and Ahmad Bradshaw among them. Prior to the NFL Draft, Bradshaw had a reported meeting with the Steelers while there was pre-draft rumor that Benson had met with the Green...
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...
Cedric Benson meeting with Packers: returning for 2013?
Cedric Benson may be returning to the arch-rival of the team that originally drafted him. NFL Network reports that the Green Bay Packers are meeting with Cedric Benson today. On August 12, 2012, Benson signed a one-year deal with the Pack worth $825,000. On October 7, Cedric Benson suffered a Lisfranc injury to his foot and got placed on IR.
He only played three games with Green...
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...
Packers To Meet With Free Agent RB Cedric Benson This Week
The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to meet with running back Cedric Benson on Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.
Benson was lost for the season Oct. 7 when he suffered a Lisfranc injury against the Indianapolis Colts. He signed with the Packers as a free agent before the 2012 season.
Benson has remained unsigned this offseason, and the Packers would like...
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...
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...
Report: Cedric Benson To Meet With Packers Wednesday
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports free agent RB Cedric Benson is scheduled to fly to Green Bay to meet with Packers on Wednesday.
Schefter adds that Benson is “almost healed“ from his Lisfranc surgery he underwent back in November.
Benson, 30, has remained a fallback option for the Packers all along. He’ll likely require nothing more than veterans minimum at this point in...
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...
Who will be the Packers starting running back?
Many die-hard cheese heads were heart-broken when Steven Jackson signed with the Atlanta Falcons last week. After having a non-effective run game last season, Ted Thompson now has to look at how he wants to improve this coming season.
The quickest solution would be to sign a free agent who already knows the system and would probably come at a price they would be happy to spend.
Enter...
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...
Cedric Benson Has Low Odds Of Staying in Green Bay
According to Fox Sports Wisconsin, there's only about a 40 percent chance running back Cedric Benson will return to the Packers next season.Fantasy Spin:Benson missed most of the season with a Lisfranc injury. There isn't a high demand for running backs in their 30s so Benson could have trouble finding work this offseason.
Report: Benson facing several minor charges
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers running back Cedric Benson has his fair share of recent off-the-field incidents piling up around Wisconsin.
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Benson's Rottweilers have caused most of the issues. A police report cited by the paper states that the dogs attacked and bit 17 calves at a farm near Benson's home in Manitowoc County on Dec. 20....
Report: Benson facing several minor charges
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers running back Cedric Benson has his fair share of recent off-the-field incidents piling up around Wisconsin.
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Benson's Rottweilers have caused most of the issues. A police report cited by the paper states that the dogs attacked and bit 17 calves at a farm near Benson's home in Manitowoc County on Dec. 20....
Cedric Benson allegedly allowed his dogs to run loose and attack livestock
Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson is set to appear in court next month after neighbors claimed his dogs viciously attacked their baby livestock.The 30-year old Benson is also due in court for an unrelated incident involving speeding and driving without a license.Charges filed by his neighbors allege that Benson's two Rottweilers bit 17 calves at their Manitowoc County...
Cedric Benson reportedly due in court for dog attack
Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson is due in court next month after two of his dogs attacked his neighbors calves (Credit: AP Photo)
In a bit of news you may never read again in your life, Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson is reportedly due in court next month for an attack by his dogs. The attack was not on a human, or another dog, but on livestock. According...
Potential 2013 Green Bay Packers roster changes
The Green Bay Packers season is over and now we look onto 2013 to see what the roster changes might look like. The Packers will face the retirement of Donald Driver most likely, and that loss will be compounded by the loss of Greg Jennings. Parting ways with a wide receiver of Jennings’ caliber will be a tough decision, but this Packers wide receiver core doesn’t lack talent...
Cedric Benson Done For The Season
Green Bay halfback Cedric Benson (foot) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery Wednesday. SOURCE: Tyler Dunne, Milwaukee Journal-SentinelFantasy Spin:Benson suffered a Lisfranc sprain in Week 5 and hasn't played since. He was placed on injured reserve but given the "designated to return" tag so he was attempting to come back for a late season charge...
Benson to remain on IR for season
Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season after having surgery on his foot.
The Packers made the announcement Thursday, one day after coach Mike McCarthy says Benson had surgery.
Benson was placed on injured reserve but designated to return on Oct. 10 after spraining his left foot. He was eligible to resume practice,...
Packers' Benson out for season
Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing foot surgery, head coach Mike McCarthy announced Thursday. Benson had been the Packers' Injured Reserve after suffering a Lisfranc injury at Indianapolis. He ran for 248 yards on 71 carries with one touchdown. Running backs James Starks and Alex Green will continue to share time at running back.
Cedric Benson won’t return this season
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...
Packers' Benson to have surgery, remain on IR
GREEN BAY, Wis. Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of this season after undergoing surgery Wednesday.
Benson initially was placed on Green Bay's injured reserve Oct. 10 after a Lisfranc foot injury, but the team designated him for return under the NFL's new rule. Under this rule, Benson had to sit out six weeks of practice...
Packers' Benson to have surgery, remain on IR
GREEN BAY, Wis. Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of this season after undergoing surgery Wednesday.
Benson initially was placed on Green Bay's injured reserve Oct. 10 after a Lisfranc foot injury, but the team designated him for return under the NFL's new rule. Under this rule, Benson had to sit out six weeks of practice...
Packers News: Benson out for remainder of season
Packers RB Cedric Benson
The Packers announced Thursday that running back Cedric Benson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the 2012 season.
Just two days ago, there was speculation that Benson may be out for the rest of the season, and that suspicion became a reality today. Benson suffered a Lisfranc injury Oct. 7 in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts.
Since...
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