Michael Bennett, Seahawks Agree to New Contract: Details, Comments and Reaction

Michael Bennett’s wish for a new contract has been granted. The Seattle Seahawks and their star defensive lineman agreed to a three-year extension Friday, according to the Huffington Post’s Jordan Schultz.

NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported the deal will be worth $31.5 million, which includes $17.5 million guaranteed. Rapoport also provided a yearly breakdown for the contract:

In Michael Bennett’s deal, he earns $16M in 2017 & $19M by Mar. 5 of 2018. His reps worked on it for months, cashed in huge before playoffs

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2016

Bennett, 31, has been publicly pushing for a new contract for months. While he signed a four-year, $28.5 million deal before the 2014 season—a deal that was considered by most a hometown discount—Bennett grew unsatisfied with his standing among the NFL’s highest-paid defensive linemen.

“Somewhere near the top seven at my position, top eight at my position,’’ Bennett said last year of …

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