Former UT player teaming up with realtor to restore home of Austin bombing victim

For UT football player helping with repairs for Austin bombing victim.

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- More than a month after the deadly bombings in Austin, a victim's family is getting some good news.

Former University of Texas and NFL player Cedric Benson has teamed up with a realtor to help restore the home of Anthony House.

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson (32) walks off the field in the fourth quarter of a football game against Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 in Chicago.

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House died when a package blew up at his front door on March 2.

A team of workers will start the work this month, which should be completed in three days.

The family has already picked out a certain design for the home and are hoping to move back in as soon as the work is complete.

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