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 Become a Butler Eagle Subscriber Today Subscribe to read the full article and support our local, independent news organization. Subscribe Today Already a subscriber? Sign in Here You can cancel any time. Share this article: Order Photo Reprints: More in Professional Paul Skenes is in a bit of a rough patch. A visit to a local Little League field cleared his head Paul Skenes gets Shohei Ohtani out 3 times, but Dodgers rock Pirates’ bullpen Injured Pirates rookie SS Konnor Griffin is hoping to start a throwing program soon Pinch-hitter Michael Harris II delivers 3-run double to rally Braves past Pirates for sweep Lernerville Speedway results: Butler’s Carl Bowser wins Sprint main event, while Danny Kuriger controls points lead Steelers LB Nick Herbig eager to prove he's worth the investment after signing lucrative new deal