Bengals running back Cedric Benson met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday. "The Commissioner and Cedric had a frank and productive discussion regarding the benefits of playing in the NFL as well as the price to enjoy those benefits," agent David Cornwell said. "Cedric is his best advocate and I believe the Commissioner was pleased with their discussion." Benson has faced criminal charges three times and recently was arrested on an assault charge in Austin, Texas.