Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson is facing a three-game suspension for player-conduct violations during the lockout, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Benson will have an appeal hearing Tuesday with the NFL to determine his fate, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton. There is no timetable for when Benson would serve the possible suspension if he loses the appeal. He is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

A source familiar with the situation believes Benson has a "strong case" to appeal the suspension. He will play this weekend against the San Francisco 49ers as no suspension is official until after appeal.