Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)

Michael Bennett
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Bennett in December 2013
No. 71, 72, 77, 79
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1985-11-13) November 13, 1985 (age 38)
Independence, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:274 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school:Alief Taylor (Houston, Texas)
College:Texas A&M
Undrafted:2009
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:359
Sacks:69.5
Forced fumbles:10
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:5
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Michael Bennett Jr. (born November 13, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, and signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Bennett also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Dallas Cowboys. Over his career Bennett made three Pro Bowls and won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks. He is the brother of former tight end Martellus Bennett.