Michael Bennett
39-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Defense Stats
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Retires from football
Bennett is retiring from the NFL, Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker reports.
ANALYSIS
Bennett has a lofty reputation for his work both on and off the field, piling up 69.5 sacks in 11 NFL seasons while also focusing on social justice advocacy. He recorded 6.5 sacks and 15 QB hits in 15 games with the Cowboys and Patriots last year, so there was some thought he'd continue playing in 2020. Instead, the 34-year-old will call it a career and turn his full attention to other aspects of life.
Bennett has a lofty reputation for his work both on and off the field, piling up 69.5 sacks in 11 NFL seasons while also focusing on social justice advocacy. He recorded 6.5 sacks and 15 QB hits in 15 games with the Cowboys and Patriots last year, so there was some thought he'd continue playing in 2020. Instead, the 34-year-old will call it a career and turn his full attention to other aspects of life.
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Measurables Review
How do Michael Bennett's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
275 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.13 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
110 inBench Press
24 reps
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bennett joins one of the league's deepest defensive line rotations along with Fletcher Cox, Chris Long, Derek Barnett, Brandon Graham and Timmy Jernigan, in addition to 2018 fourth-round draft pick Josh Sweat. The erstwhile Seahawk and Buc has never failed to reach seven sacks in any of his six 16-game seasons. He notched another 8.5 in 2017 and is a good bet to continue that streak in the upcoming campaign. The main threat to that run unfortunately comes from off the field, as the 32-year-old was indicted over the offseason regarding an incident that allegedly occurred after the Super Bowl in February 2017. Assuming he's in uniform, however, Bennett will get plenty of snaps as he continues to rotate inside on passing downs. He will still be a difference-maker in Philadelphia.
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Marginal impact with Cowboys
Bennett played 15 games split between the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019, finishing with 32 tackles (24 solo) including 6.5 sacks.
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Active in Week 15
Bennett (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 15 tilt against the Rams, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.
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Receives questionable tag Week 15
Bennett (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Logs limited session
Bennett (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Not hindered by injury
Bennett (foot) won't carry an injury designation into Thursday's matchup against the Bears, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Not ready for retirement
Bennett wants to continue his football career, Josina Anderson of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 34-year-old defensive lineman spent time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019, tallying 32 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 15 games. He may be well past his prime, but the production suggests he still has something to offer, even if it's in a part-time role.
The 34-year-old defensive lineman spent time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019, tallying 32 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 15 games. He may be well past his prime, but the production suggests he still has something to offer, even if it's in a part-time role.