Seattle Seahawks defensive end Kerry Hyder, one of the team's free-agent additions this offseason, thinks that he can play the Michael Bennett role in Seattle's defense. Bennett's primary job was to play as a strongside defensive end opposite speed pass-rushers on the other end. On passing downs, Bennett moved inside to play tackle. His 39 sacks remain the seventh-most in team history. Hyder, 29, had a career-high 8.5 sacks with the San Francisco 49ers last year in his first season as a ...

After an 11-year career with three Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl title to his name, defensive end Michael Bennett is calling it a career. "Retiring feels a little like death of self, but I'm looking forward to the rebirth -- the opportunity to reimagine my purpose," Bennett wrote on Instagram. Bennett considered retiring before the COVID-19 pandemic this year. He began his career in Tampa and then moved to Seattle, where he became a presence off the edge for the Legion of Boom. In his 11 seasons in...

Free-agent defensive end Michael Bennett said that he wants to play in 2020, according to a source. Bennett played for both the Patriots and Cowboys last season and had 6.5 sacks, 32 tackles (24 solo), 14 tackles for loss and 15 QB hits in 16 games (one start). He's entering his age-35 season, so Bennett doesn't have a whole lot left, but he can still be productive in a rotational role and can provide veteran leadership to a locker room. Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks from 2013 to ...

The Dallas Cowboys traded for defensive end Michael Bennett, formerly of the Patriots, sending a 2021 seventh-round pick to New England. There are escalators in the trade that could turn the pick into a sixth-round pick depending on Bennett's performance. It's could be a nice boost for the Cowboys Defense, although Bennett was struggling for consistent playing time in New England. In all likelihood, this trade won't move the needle much on either side.

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense isn't likely to be an elite fantasy unit this season, but they may get off to a good start with a Week 1 game against the Washington Redskins. The Eagles will be without Michael Bennett, Chris Long, and Jordan Hicks, who combined for 18.5 sacks last season. They'll need new Eagles Zach Brown and Malik Jackson to join Derek Barnett to make up for all that missing talent. Overall, the Eagles defense was disappointing last season and are shaping up for a somewhat ...

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Duke Riley (groin, hip) is dealing with a groin and hip flexor injury, according to head coach Dan Quinn, which is why the linebacker has been on the sidelines for practices over the past couple of days. [...]

The New England Patriots and defensive end Michael Bennett agreed to a reworked two-year deal on Tuesday with a base value of $16.75 million, including a $4 million signing bonus, according to sources. The move saves the Pats $700,000 in salary cap space this season. New England acquired Bennett from the Eagles this offseason in part to help fill the void left by Trey Flowers in free agency. The 33-year-old can still be effective in doses rushing the passer and had 34 tackles, nine sacks and two[...]

The New England Patriots are working on a trade to acquire Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. New England will send a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Eagles for Bennett and a 2020 seventh-round selection. Bennett will make $7.2 million in 2019 and $8 million in 2020. The 33-year-old had nine sacks, 34 tackles, 22 quarterback hits and 44 pressures, including the playoffs, in his one and only season in Philly, and he'll help fill the void with [...]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that cornerbacks Sidney Jones (hamstring) and Rasul Douglas (ankle, knee) are "on track" to play on Monday night against the Redskins. Defensive end Michael Bennett (foot) is also expected to play despite not practicing at all this week. Philly has been exploited by opposing wideouts often this year, but it's a good sign that they are nearing full strength in the secondary in a critical stretch of must-win games. It's a downgrade for Redskins qua[...]

This article references and more! Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett was able to last through the whole Rams game on Sunday, but head coach Pete Carroll said that Bennett was suffering from a foot injury in the second half. Carroll told the media that Bennett will need a couple weeks to recover from the injury since it directly affected his plantar fascia, but it is unclear at this point if it will hold him out of any games. Seattle has a bye week before they face the winless New York Giants in [...]Keep on reading: Michael Bennet Battling Foot Injury