FLOWERY BRANCH – Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett, who had his career turned around by Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, is seeking a trade to Falcons, according to Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Bennett just signed a four-year, $28.5 million contract with the Seahawks last season.
Bennett, 28, signed with Seattle during free agent in 2013. He played under Quinn in 2013 and 2014 and developed into one of the league’s top pass rushers with 15.5 sacks.
The Falcon would not comment on this matter and have a long-standing policy of not commenting on personnel matters.
The Falcons entered free agency attempting to improve their pass rush. The team signed linebackers Brooks Reed, Justin Durant and O'Brien Schofield. The Falcons also added defensive end Adrian Clayborn.
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VIDEO DEPARTMENT
Watch: D. Led -- Falcons news at the combine
Watch: NFL Network's Mike Mayock at the combine
Watch: Todd Gurley has interviews set up with 24 NFL teams
Watch: Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff at the combine
Watch: Falcons coach Dan Quinn at the combine
Watch: Rams GM Les Snead on the pass-rush talent at the combine
FALCONS COMBINE MEETINGS
Oregon DE Arik Armstead talked scheme with the Falcons
Falcons met with Alabama quarterback Blake Sims
Falcons to meet with Florida DE Dante Fowler Jr.
Falcons met with Wake Forest CB Kevin Johnson
Falcons met with Alabama safety Landon Collins
PHOTO GALLERIES
Photographs from the 2015 NFL scouting combine
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