Geoff Mosher, citing multiple sources, reports that the Eagles discussed potential trades at the Combine involving DE Michael Bennett and gauged his market value.
According to Mosher, Bennett’s $7.2 million and $8 million cap figures over the next two years, which is considered a bargain by market-value standards and he could be an option for teams that don’t have exorbitant cap space.
The Eagles just re-signed DE Brandon Graham and have a number of pass rushers over 30 years old so it’s likely they will be looking to get younger and cheaper at the position this offseason.
Bennett, 33, began his NFL career with the Buccaneers and spent four years in Tampa Bay before signing on with the Seahawks as a free agent back in 2013. Seattle signed him to a new four-year, $39 million contract before trading him to the Eagles last year.
Bennett stands to make base salaries of $6 million and $7 million over the next two years of the agreement.
According to OverTheCap.com, trading Bennett would free up $7.2 million of available cap space while creating $1 million in dead money.
In 2018, Bennett appeared in all 16 games for the Eagles and recorded 34 tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass defense. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 21 edge rusher out of 103 qualifying players.
We’ll have more regarding Bennett as the news is available.
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