Cedric Benson Arrested for Drunk Driving in Austin and Released from the Bears

Chicago Bears and former University of Texas Longhorn running back Cedric Benson charged with second DWI in less then two months in Austin.

Cedric Benson was charged with Texas Driving While Intoxicated in Austin early Saturday morning on June 7th. The running back for the Chicago Bears was stopped in downtown Austin for a traffic violation. After failing a field sobriety test, he was booked on suspicion of drunk driving. The Bears organization confirmed that alcohol was involved in the incident. Benson was booked at the Travis County jail and later released on bond.

“Disappointment” is a word the Bears organization has had to use too often in connection with their former first-round pick of the 2005 draft from Bears General Manger Jerry Angelo. Angelo also stated "Cedric displayed a pattern of behavior we will not tolerate ... as I said this past weekend, you have to protect your job. Everyone in this organization is held accountable for their actions."

The Bears waived Benson on Monday June 9th cutting their losses and ending a rocky three season tenure which they had paid Benson $13.7 million.

Benson was charged with boating while intoxicated last month, so this is his second DWI offense. Both are Class B misdemeanors.

Benson was reportedly in Austin for his mother's birthday.

If you have been charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Travis County you will need to hire a DWI lawyer in Austin to fight you drunk driving charge and drivers license suspension case.