He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round in the 2007 NFL draft.
Bender was also a member of the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Hartford Colonials, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers and York Capitals.
[1] He was active for two games for the Jets in the 2007 season, and was waived by the team on August 30, 2008.
Bender was signed by the San Francisco 49ers off the New England Patriots' practice squad on November 18, 2008 when offensive tackle Jonas Jennings was placed on injured reserve.
Bender started playing for the York Capitals of American Indoor Football in 2014.