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Former Texas Longhorns and Chicsgo Bears running back Cedric Benson has died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend at 36 years of age.
The news of Benson’s death first came from his brother’s Facebook account.
Cedric Benson's brother posted to confirm the news about his brother. It was reportedly a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas. pic.twitter.com/EL3saAn77D
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 18, 2019
And was later confirmed by the Austin-Statesman.
BREAKING: Former UT and NFL football player Cedric Benson killed in Austin overnight motorcycle crash, family and friends confirm.
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) August 18, 2019
Via Hookem.com
University of Texas football great and former NFL player Cedric Benson died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in West Austin, family members and friends said early Sunday.
Austin emergency officials told the American-Statesman that they are investigating the crash in the 5600 block Mount Bonnell Road after 10 p.m. Saturday and had information that Benson and a passenger were killed. Two other adults who were injured in the crash suffered non-fatal injuries. Official confirmation by the Travis County medical examiner could come later in the day Sunday.
Earlier in the evening, Benson, 36, posted a photo of a BMW motorcycle on his Instagram account with the caption “My Saturday Evening.”
While Benson played several years in the NFL he will be remembered for his time in Texas.
5,540 rushing yards.
67 touchdowns.
Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
Two-time All-Big 12.
2004 Doak Walker Award winner.
2004 consensus All-American.
Rose Bowl champion.
NFL first-round draft pick.West Texas kid. Longhorn legend unlike any other.
Rest easy, Cedric Benson. pic.twitter.com/KgNX4OvwWS
— Burnt Orange Nation (@BON_SBNation) August 18, 2019
Several NFL players and fans took to Twitter to honor Benson.
Legend!! @Cedric_Benson pic.twitter.com/Jc7M3v1alJ
— Mr. Young (@VinceYoung10) August 18, 2019
Woke up to the horrible news of Cedric Benson's passing. My heart aches for him and his family. Sending love, peace and blessings their way. Gone way too soon my brother. Rest well young King. You will truly be missed….🙏🏿 #GoneButNeverForgotten #BearDown pic.twitter.com/lxFhAduZ8c
— Thomas Q. Jones (@thomasqjones) August 18, 2019
Cedric Benson had a career high 189 yards with the #Bengals against the #Bears in 2009, here's some of the highlights [@FourVerticals_]pic.twitter.com/wr6UtKC6GQ
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 18, 2019
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