Texans bringing in running back Cedric Benson

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From the Chronic:

The Texans saw enough of running back Cedric Benson last season when he rushed for 747 yards for Cincinnati to be interested in signing him to back up Steve Slaton.

Benson, 26, was interested in joining the Texans last year when Chicago waived him, but the Texans declined. After he stayed out of trouble and averaged 118.3 yards rushing in the Bengals' three-game winning streak to close the season, the Texans were impressed enough to bring him in for a visit.

Benson, the Midland native who played at the University of Texas and was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft, started 10 games with the Bengals. He had three 100-yard games, including 171 in a victory over Cleveland and 111 in a victory over Kansas City.

The Texans have been looking for a back to play behind Slaton, a job the injury-plagued Ahman Green could have had if he had been able to stay healthy. The Texans still want to draft a young back, but if they sign Benson, it won't be a priority position.