Running back Cedric Benson was a no-show Monday at the Bears OTA’s. General manager Jerry Angelo said that an announcement would be made Monday afternoon regarding Benson’s “situation.”
It’s unclear whether this means the team plans to release the embattled Benson.
It’s unlikely the Bears are going to come out and throw their support behind the former No. 4 overall pick from 2005. Benson was arrested on a DUI charge in Austin, Texas early Saturday morning. Angelo expressed deep disappointment in Benson on Saturday at the team’s fan convention. Benson was arrested in Texas five weeks earlier and charged with drunk boating and resisting arrest.
It’s unclear at this point whether Benson flat out skipped the OTA session or the Bears asked him to stay home. In all likely hood, the team will release the ultimate bust and rid themselves of his off field antics and ballerina running-style. What a colossal disappointment for the Bears who yet again miss on a high first round draft pick.
Update: The Bears officially waive Benson.
