"Cedric Benson is pursuing action against NFL Players Association, according to a league source.

Benson, a starting running back for the Bengals, is currently appealing a three-game suspension that was issued for his arrest during the lockout (he has already served prison time during the preseason), according to a league source.

He is also taking action against the NFLPA in regards to this situation, charging the organization with not properly representing his rights as he is among eight players who were part of a "side-letter agreement" that was signed by NFL and NFLPA leaders on Aug. 4 detailing players who could potentially be disciplined for actions during the lockout."