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Bears' Benson arrested for boating while intoxicated

Posted: Sun May 4 1:01 PM

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested Saturday night and charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest near Austin, Texas, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The fourth-overall selection in the 2005 NFL Draft failed a sobriety "float test" and argued with authorities about taking a follow-up test and refusing to put on a life jacket, according to a sergeant with the Travis County Sheriff's office. The running back was then pepper sprayed after he did not cooperate the paper said.

Benson, who suffered a broken leg last season, rushed for 674 yards with four touchdowns in 11 starts.



05/04 13:01:02 ET