MICHAEL
BENNETT
#79 -
DE
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
275 lbs
Experience
11
years
Debut
Oct 18, 2009
Born
Nov 13, 1985
(39 yrs)
Independence, Louisiana
Hometown
Alief, Texas
Signed
Signed by Seattle in 2009.
College
Texas A&M
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2020-07-21 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2020-03-18 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2019-10-24 |
Acquired from the New England Patriots
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The Dallas Cowboys acquired defensive lineman Michael Bennett from the New England Patriots for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2021. |
| 2019-10-22 |
Activated from the reserve/suspended list by the New England Patriots.
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| 2019-10-15 |
Suspended by the New England Patriots for 1 game.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Super Bowl Super Bowl | 2013 (XLVIII - Seattle) |
| NFL | Pro Bowl MVP Pro Bowl MVP | 2015 (Defense MVP) |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2017, 2016, 2015 |
Scouting Report
Was very athletic on the defensive line and displayed burst, strength and speed to crush the line and get to the quarterback. He possessed a good all-around game and approach, and read offenses' tendencies well. He sometimes did not use his frame to his advantage in stuffing the run, and he was not really a tackling machine who could anchor the line to stop the running game. He additionally did not get his hands up enough to disrupt passing lanes in coverage.
Long Range Potential: Excellent, versatile defensive lineman.
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