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A year after finding a soft free-agent market -- and parlaying a one-year deal into a Super Bowl ring -- Michael Bennett is finally getting paid. The Seahawks defensive end get his cake and eat it too, agreeing to a four-year deal with Seattle that will pay him $32 million.
The Seahawks announced the contract, which Pro Football Talk first reported. Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reports the deal will average about $8 million a year and be worth $32 million.
Bennett was rumored to be interested in the Bears if he made it to free agency (starting Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET) largely in part to the presence of his brother Martellus Bennett on the roster.
But even Marty B's happy that Michael got paid by the Seahawks.
Congratulations to my bro @mosesbread72 and the @Seahawks great organization and team. Very proud of you. See you in the playoffs.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 10, 2014
Bennett recorded nine sacks with the Buccaneers two years ago and found a low market for defensive ends in 2013. He signed a one-year, $5 million deal with Seattle. But he played well enough -- 8.5 sacks, four forced fumbles -- despite a limited number of snaps.
Seahawks sign @mosesbread72 to multi-year extension. pic.twitter.com/DHv0yvfnBK
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) March 10, 2014
