Cedric Benson Scheduled To Earn $250,000 In Incentives If He Surpasses 1,100 Yards

by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 30, 2011 4:58 PM EST in Contracts

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 18: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown against Josh Gordy #38 of the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 18, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bengals beat the Rams 20-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

It was getting late and the Cincinnati Bengals needed to get a bell cow running back into training camp. On July 31 the team re-signed free agent Cedric Benson to a one-year deal worth $3 million and another $2 million with incentives. According ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Cedric Benson has already earned $500,000 worth of incentives and if reaches the 1,100 yard rushing milestone, he'll earn another $250,000.

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Adam SchefterWith 1,016 yards, Cedric Benson already has already earned a $500,000 incentive. He gets $250,000 more if he rushes for 84 yards Sunday. 5 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

Benson has been the focus of some concern this week after fumbling the football five times in the past two games. The two fumbles lost against the Cardinals turned a comfortable lead into a nail-biter with Arizona's Early Doucet tripping on fourth down near Cincinnati's endzone that would have tied the game.

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Nothing like money for a motivator

But I hope Leonard comes back hungry and pulls off some of his 3rd-down magic.

by Israeli on Dec 30, 2011 5:13 PM EST reply actions

See CED Run!!!

Go git dat cheese bro!!!

I represent the Bengals of Cincinnati with extreme passion and prejudice and make no apologies for it!

by Law1951 on Dec 30, 2011 5:31 PM EST reply actions

Just score while you're at it baby!!

I represent the Bengals of Cincinnati with extreme passion and prejudice and make no apologies for it!

by Law1951 on Dec 30, 2011 5:35 PM EST up reply actions

You mean, just hold on to the ball while you're at it!

by C1ncy4Life on Dec 30, 2011 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

he'll get an 85 yard run.....

then fumble at the 2 yard line. just like usual!

by ddbumpus on Dec 30, 2011 6:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I see where the fumbles are coming from now

Trying to get those extra yards for that $$$

2011 Year of the Red Rifle
Carson Palmer 2011 Comeback Player of the Year

by Throw the ball on Dec 30, 2011 6:38 PM EST reply actions

CED should be motivated

If i was HC,i’d see how the game went
i wouldnt just be handing him the ball at the end to get some token bonus
Would be the true definition of earn your money,
Just hope he doesnt have a repeat of the Texans game
90 before the half,then nothing in the 2cd

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Dec 30, 2011 7:03 PM EST reply actions