Cedric Benson, the running back the Bears drafted fourth overall in 2005, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night, according to the Austin American-Statesman. He was 36.
A legendary college player at the University of Texas, Benson scuffled when he arrived to the NFL. His Bears career started off with drama — a long holdout during training camp. He eventually signed a $35 million holdout, but was cut after only three seasons after two alcohol-related incidents.
Benson kept his job after a boating DUI charge, but a car DUI charge in Austin, Texas, led the team to waive him in June 2008 after only three seasons.