Ex-NFL back Benson facing charges December 22, 2014 Last Updated: December 22, 2014 10:37 AM Professional AUSTIN, Texas — Former NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson has been charged with public intoxication. An Austin police spokesman says Benson was booked early Saturday and released several hours later. Continue Reading with One of the Options Below Already a subscriber? Sign in Here Become a Butler Eagle Subscriber Today Subscribe to read the full article and support our local, independent news organization. Subscribe Here You can cancel any time. Share this article: Order Photo Reprints: More in Professional Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft The Pirates are sticking to the plan with Paul Skenes, even as pitching prospect dominates in minors Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons Rangers agree to minor league deal with two-time All-Star Johnny Cueto