Benson Has Roadblock to a Third Offense

Cedric Benson can’t seem to get a break these days. This time, the courts put the brakes on any attempt Benson would make to drive under the influence by requiring him to install an ignition-lock breath tester on his car.  The order was a condition of his bail, and he must install the equipment within 72 hours.  The device works like a breathalyzer and would stop his car from starting if any alcohol is detected.  The lock is said to be common for people in Benson’s predicament, and the judge insisted the order does not mean a guilty verdict for Benson.

Benson was arrested twice in the matter of a few weeks. The first was for boating while intoxicated and the second was for driving while intoxicated.  After the second offense, the Chicago Bears waived Benson and released him.  He was a first round draft pick for the Bears, but never lived up to his big talk of stats.  After being released, the rest of the teams in the NFL had a chance to pick up the contract he had with the Bears, but no one took him in.  Benson is now an unrestricted free agent.

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