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Bears send home Benson, later release troubled running back

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Monday, June 9, 2008

After his boating DUI charge, Cedric Benson remained a starting running back in the eyes of coach Lovie Smith and the Chicago Bears. His weekend DUI charge while in a car in Austin, Texas, has led to his release, however. The Bears placed Benson on waivers Monday, two years before the end of his contract and three years into a disappointing career with the team. "Cedric displayed a pattern of behavior we will not tolerate," Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said in a statement. " ...

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