Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Thu 10/24/19 6:08 PM

The Patriots will trade Bennett to the Cowboys for a conditional late-round draft pick, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With five tackles and 2.5 sacks in six games with New England, Bennett's impact has been limited this season. In the wake of his one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, the Patriots have decided to move on, with the move also freeing up some valuable cap space for the team.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Tue 10/22/19 8:04 PM

Bennett had his suspension lifted by the Patriots on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bennett was unavailable for Monday's victory over the Jets while serving a one-week suspension due to conduct detrimental to the team. More specifically, Bennett reportedly got into a "philosophical disagreement" with defensive line coach Bret Bielema. With the suspension now complete, Bennett should return to his usual role in the Week 8 game against the Browns.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Tue 10/15/19 6:03 PM

Bennett was handed a one-week suspension by the Patriots for conduct detrimental to the team, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to Jordan Schultz of ESPN, Bennett said he got into a "philosophical disagreement" with his position coach Friday which led to the suspension. The veteran defensive end has seen a diminished role in recent weeks and played only 11 defensive snaps in last Thursday's win over the Giants. Deatrich Wise and Chase Winovich remain available to work as reserve defensive ends for Monday's game against the Jets.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Sun 9/22/19 5:35 PM

Bennett registered two tackles and a sack in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
This is Bennett's second straight game with a sack, and he now trails only Jamie Collins (2.5 sacks) for the team lead. Bennett's IDP floor is still low with just three tackles through three games, but the journeyman packs a nice ceiling with his pass rush.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Mon 9/16/19 4:30 PM

Bennett recorded a sack in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Bennett didn't post a stat in his Patriots debut, but he made an impact in Week 2 despite playing just 25 of 63 possible defensive snaps (40 percent). His opportunities may rise as the Patriots face tougher competition, and his next chance will be Week 3 versus the Jets' backup QB Trevor Siemian.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Sun 7/28/19 12:07 PM

Bennett was back at practice Sunday after missing the beginning of training camp due to personal reasons, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bennett was traded to the Patriots this offseason and is set to take on a starting role on the defensive line for 2019.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Sat 7/27/19 3:33 PM

Bennett has remained absent from the beginning of training camp due to personal reasons, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although the Patriots would like to have their new defensive end in attendance, Bennett's absence appears to be excused as he tends to a personal matter. In the meantime, rookie Chase Winovich could see additional reps with the first-team defense alongside fellow end Deatrich Wise.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Mon 4/15/19 12:20 PM

Bennett wasn't spotted at the Patriots' voluntary offseason training program Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
His absence shouldn't be a surprise, Yates points out, as Bennett takes residences in Hawaii in the offseason. Bennett was traded from the Eagles on March 14, after he recorded 34 tackles (25 solo) and nine sacks last season. The 33-year-old will presumably join the team at some point in the offseason, and is projected to seal a starting spot on the Patriots' defensive line.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Wed 4/3/19 5:13 PM

The felony charge against Bennett from a March indictment for felony injury to the elderly was dropped Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bennett was alleged to have injured a 66-year-old paraplegic while pushing his way onto the field after his brother, Martellus Bennett, won Super Bowl LI with the Patriots. With those charges dismissed, Bennett can now fully focus on integrating himself within New England in advance of the 2019 campaign.

Michael Bennett
EDR/DE FA
Tue 4/2/19 12:50 PM

Bennett and the Patriots have agreed to a reworked contract with a base value of $16.75 million over the next two seasons, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Traded from Philadelphia to New England in mid-March, the 33-year-old defensive end now receives a contract more to his liking, highlighted by a $4 million signing bonus. Bennett is working on seven straight years with at least five sacks, producing 57 in 107 games during that stretch. He should be headed for heavy snap counts as New England's replacement for Trey Flowers (Lions).