Bears running back Cedric Benson has hired a prominent defense attorney to help him fight charges of drunken boating and resisting arrest in Texa

According to FreeP.com, Lions RB Brian Calhoun "looks good" after missing most of the last two seasons due to major knee injuries. According to coach Rod Marinelli, Calhoun fits the team's new zone running scheme. “This system here now is what he’s used to in terms of the zone,” Marinelli said. “He’s got really good vision as a zone runner. He is quick right now. He’s alive. He’s got really good third-down skills for us."

FFX: Kevin Smith owners should consider grabbing Calhoun if he secures that back-up job in 2008, but he will probably just find himself playing that third-down role. Monitor this situation and adjust accordingly.

According to ChicagoTribune.com, Bears RB Cedric Benson claims that he was mistreated by police during his recent arrest for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. Another eyewitness has reportedly come forward suggesting that Benson's claim is true. The witness reportedly saw police "manhandling" the running back after taking him off of the boat. This witness was not one of the 15 individuals on Benson's boat.

FFX: The eyewitness had this to say about the incident: "They ended up--I don't know why--but laid him on his back, I heard him say, 'Please don't pepper spray me, please don't pepper spray me,'?" he said. "It was uncalled for, it was ludicrous, no point for it."

Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his las

A federal judge in Virginia has ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loa

According to Nola.com, free agent RB Shaun Alexander left New Orleans without a contract. Alexander previously visited with the Bengals.

FFX: It's unclear how interested either team is in Alexander, but there is some general speculation that Alexander could wait a while before signing. If injury should strike an NFL team out there, not only could he land a possible starting gig, he may get a bigger chunk of change. Our guess is that Denver will bring him in next, and if a team is going to lock him down before June, the Broncos could be the the team to do it.

According to ESPN, free agent WR Chris Henry is interested in playing for either the Saints or the Cowboys. "There are two teams that I would always love to play for: That's New Orleans and Dallas," Henry said. "New Orleans is home for me. That's always been a big dream of mine. Hopefully I can get in there and sit down with the coaches and maybe have an opportunity to get down there. And Dallas is another team that I've always looked up to as a kid and wanted to play for them."

FFX: Even if a team was willing to sign Henry, he may end up getting suspended for the entire 2008 season. We will keep you posted if anything develops.

The Colts have put their tag-team runners -- Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes -- back togethe

Former Patriots employee Matt Walsh has handed over videotapes to the NF

The Tennessee Titans will be holding a minicamp without defensive tackle Albert Hayneswort