The Packers released the official announcement Sunday afternoon, but Cedric Benson sported a Green Bay jersey for the first time on Monday, wearing #32. Benson was not in full pads in accordance to the new CBA and practice regulations for new signees. He will not play in the Packers preseason game Thursday against Cleveland.

Benson enters his 8th year in the NFL, having played for Chicago and most recently in Cincinnati. During his time in the league, he's played 91 games and rushed for 5,769 yards and 31 touchdowns. Benson has rushed for 1,000+ yards the past three seasons.

Benson adds experience to the Packers running back unit with 7 NFL seasons under his belt, more than the other 5 half backs listed on the camp roster combined: they have a total of 4 years of experience.

Benson also adds depth, below is each RB/FB on the roster and their playing status:

Alex Green           RB      practicing/still overcoming ACL injury from last season  (entering 2nd yr)
Du'ane Bennett     RB      injured                                                                       (Rookie)
Marc Tyler            RB      practicing                                                                   (Rookie)
Cedric Benson     RB       limited practice as new signee                                     (entering 8th yr)
Brandon Saine     RB       injured                                                                       (entering 2nd yr)
James Starks      RB       injured                                                                       (entering 3rd yr)

John Kuhn           FB       injured                                                                       (entering 7th yr)
Jon Hoese           FB       injured                                                                       (1st yr player)
Nic Cooper          FB       practicing                                                                   (Rookie)