[CBFF] [chicagotribune.com - Sports] Benson a no-show for Bears workouts; Urlacher skips too

[Tom Shannon]

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Although Cedric Benson was not required to appear at a Monday court date related to his May 3
arrest, he was expected to join his Bears teammates for the start of organized team
activities. But Benson was missing in action.
According to a teammate, Benson was nowhere in sight as the Bears began the voluntary
OTAs. Adrian Peterson got the reps as the first-team running back with Benson gone. It's
unclear whether Benson will rejoin the team Tuesday.
Linebacker Brian Urlacher also skipped the session because of his contract dispute with the
club.
Coach Lovie Smith recently said Benson is the starter and that it's his job to lose. Smith is
reserving judgment on Benson's arrest for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest until
all the facts are clear. Benson said he was not drunk and cooperated with police near Austin,
Texas, where he attended college.