Bears RB Benson arrested

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested late Saturday night on charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest, the Chicago Tribune reported Sunday.

Both charges are Class B misdemeanors. According to the Tribune, Benson was arrested near Austin, Texas after failing a "float test," which is an abbreviated version of a field sobriety test.

A spokesman told the newspaper that Benson, who played at the University of Texas, argued over taking a follow-up test and refused to put on a life jacket.

The Tribune reported that Lower Colorado River Authority police attempted to arrest Benson, who refused to cooperate and was pepper sprayed.

The arrest could jeopardize Benson's future with the Bears. The fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft, Benson has failed to reach 1,000 yards rushing in his first three seasons in Chicago.

Benson's 2007 season was cut short by a broken leg, an injury which sidelined him for the final five games.

Benson averaged a career low of 3.4 yards per carry last year, finishing the season with 674 yards and four touchdowns on 196 carries.