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Packers finally sign Benson, but likely to miss game Thursday

By the Journal Sentinel

CREATED Aug. 13, 2012

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  • Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble) ORG XMIT: NYOTK Image by Tony Tribble

After negotiating through the weekend, the Packers finally have free agent running back Cedric Benson under contract. But they won't get him in pads this week because new NFL rules state that every player's first two practices in training camp can't be in full pads.