Report: Falcons among teams discussing trade for Seahawks' Michael Bennett
The Seattle Seahawks seemingly have a cast of suitors for defensive end Michael Bennett.
The Atlanta Falcons are one of multiple teams talking with the Seahawks about a potential trade for Bennett, a source told ESPN's Vaughn McClure.
McClure adds nothing is imminent at this time, but it's been previously reported that the Seahawks are shopping Bennett.
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Bennett, 32, started all 16 games in 2017. He totaled 40 combined tackles, 8.5 sacks, and one pass defensed.
The nine-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler has three years left on his current contract that will see him earn $1.65 million in 2018, $6 million in 2019, and $7.5 million in 2020 in base salaries, according to Over The Cap. He'll have a cap hit of $7.375 million next season.
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