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 NASCAR All-Star Race qualifying and pit crew challenge postponed due to rain Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in 6 no-hit innings, gets 1st win as the Pirates beat the Cubs 9-3 Olivares, Gonzales homer to lead Pirates to 5-4 win over Cubs Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes Angels acquire right-hander Roansy Contreras from Pirates