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 Mitch Keller wins his 6th straight start and Oneil Cruz homers again as Pirates blank Twins 3-0 Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been rescheduled for Nov. 15 after Tyson's health episode Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off Paul Maurice is back in the Cup final, and Panthers determined to make him a champion Betts, Freeman, Hernandez all homer as Dodgers avoid sweep by handling the Pirates 11-7 Pirates sign left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl in hopes of solidifying sometimes shaky bullpen