The NFL today released a statement regarding a recent meeting between league commissioner Roger Goodell and Bengals tailback Cedric Benson, who was arrested last month in connection with a bloody bar fight in Austin, Texas. Below is the NFL statement by spokesman Greg Aiello announcing no disciplinary action against Benson."Cedric Benson met last week (July 22) with Commissioner Goodell and members of his staff at the league office in New York to review a recent incident in Austin, Texas. Benson was reminded of his responsibility to take precautions to avoid putting himself at risk when he is in public. He also was informed that based on our current understanding of the facts, no disciplinary action is planned."
Said commissioner Goodell: "Cedric expressed to us his understanding that NFL players have a special responsibility to meet high standards of conduct. Like most public figures, Cedric and other NFL players occasionally may find themselves facing risks that other individuals do not. They must exercise good judgment and restraint when confronted with those risks. Cedric said he recognizes this and has committed to working hard to make better decisions and avoid any further incidents. We support him and expect him to be successful in meeting this commitment."