Michael Bennett retires from NFL after 11 seasons


Bennett, who started a “Mouthpeace” podcast with his wife and is developing his book. Things that make white people uncomfortable In a television script, he told The New Yorker that he was considering retiring before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sheltering in place with his family in recent months solidified his decision.

After starting his career at Tampa Bay, Bennett moved to Seattle, where he found his own, demonstrating an out-of-bounds threat in Pete Carroll’s defense. After five years with the Seahawks, he was traded to Philadelphia in 2018. Bennett spent 2019 with the New England Patriots for six games and the Dallas Cowboys for nine.

In his 11 seasons, Bennett compiled 359 tackles, 69.5 sacks and 13 forced fumbles.

In addition to spending more time with his family, Bennett told The New Yorker that he plans to help combat racial inequality, noting that the lack of diversity between NFL coaches and headquarters is highly inept.