Michael Bennett, Seahawks Agree To Three-Year, $31.5M Contract Extension
The Seattle Seahawks locked up one of the cornerstones of their vaunted defense.
The Seahawks and Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett have agreed to a three-year, $31.5 million contract extension, according to multiple reports. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported the news Friday, saying the new deal includes $17.5 million in guarantees.
#Seahawks DL Michael Bennett has agreed to a 3-year extension, source said. He’ll sign it soon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2016
#Seahawks are signing DL Michael Bennett to a 3-yr extension worth $31.5M, source said. $17.5M in guarantees. Big payday for a 32-year old
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2016
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In Michael Bennett’s deal, he earns $16M in 2017 & $19M by Mar. 5 of 2018. His reps worked on it for months, cashed in huge before playoffs
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2016
One tidbit on #Seahawks extension for Michael Bennett. This is the 1st deal they’ve done with more than 1 year left on a current contract.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2016
Bennett, the brother of New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, was in the midst of a four-year, $32 million contract he signed before the 2014 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection sure has outperformed that deal, though, establishing himself as a key contributor for Seattle both against the run and the pass.
Bennett, who went undrafted in 2009, has 44.5 career sacks in eight NFL seasons (four with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, four with the Seahawks). He has four sacks in 10 games this season.
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