Report: Cedric Benson close to joining Packers

The mysterious unemployment of Cedric Benson seems close to its end. The 29-year-old running back, who rushed for 1,067 yards last season in Cincinnati, seems close to joining the Packers. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen tweeted the news Friday afternoon that Benson was in Green Bay, and expected to sign. The Packers took a look at James…