Benson To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson will miss the remainder of the season with an injury to his lower left leg that will require surgery. "A tough break," Bears coach Lovie Smith said Monday. "We'll miss him." Smith would not disclose what Benson's injury was, only to say it was season-ending and needed surgery. Benson, who took over this season as the Bears' starting tailback after the trade of Thomas Jones, broke free for a 21-yard run in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. But he was hurt as he landed while being tackled by Denver safety Hamza Abdullah and later had to be carted off the field following the second-quarter play. More To Come...

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