Michael Bennett

34-year-old Bennett walks away after 11 prominent seasons with the Buccaneers, Seahawks, and Eagles, notching three Pro Bowls and adding one Super Bowl title to his mantle while playing in Seattle. As cited in the New Yorker, Bennett, a social-justice advocate who has long been one of the most vocal anti-racists in the NFL, had reportedly made up his mind to retire before the pandemic in order to focus on helping other athletes speak out against injustice. For as respectable as his career was, he'll undoubtedly do far better things off the field in the coming years.

Bennett spent 2019 between the Patriots and Cowboys, posting 6.5 sacks as a sub-package rusher. There were rumors he was considering retirement. Bennett should have interest if he returns for another season. He's said he wants to finish his career in Seattle.

After re-structuring his contract with the Cowboys, Bennett is a free agent, leaving open the possibility of a reunion with the Seahawks. Bennett is simply a depth option and veteran mentor at this stage of his career but could be a low-cost fit for Seattle. The free agent did continue to say, "It’s not up to you, though. It’s up to the team."

The veteran pass rusher began the year in New England, but, after getting slapped with a one-game suspension for "conduct detrimental to the team," Bennett was dealt to Dallas where he was marginally more productive down the stretch. Even so, the 6.5 sacks were his lowest total while staying mostly healthy in a campaign since 2011. The 34-year-old is an unrestricted free agent after having the final year of his deal voided by the Pats following the suspension, and he'll likely have to settle for something much less than the $8.25 million he was set to make in 2020 if he wants to continue his career.