Michael Bennett: Contract saga is ‘never-ending,’ wants Seahawks to pay him or move him
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett is still unhappy with his contract, and he’d like the team to do something about it one way or another.
Bennett told Jordan Schultz of the Huffington Post that he’s tired of being underpaid and wants the Seahawks to pay up — and if they don’t think he’s worth that, let him go.
“It is never-ending,” Bennett said. “Especially when people are getting new contracts every day. You sit there and you’re like, ‘Damn, really?’ I’m just to the point where it’s kind of like, if you don’t think I’m valuable, then just get rid of me.”
The 30-year-old said he tries to balance his issues with his contract with his desire to be a good teammate, but definitely isn’t pleased being the 27th highest-paid defensive lineman in the NFL.
“I just want to be fairly compensated with the top guys in the league,” Bennett said. “I’m definitely one of the top five defensive ends.”
Bennett has stuck up for teammates who wanted new contracts before. It’s his turn to make the demands. He’s set to make $5.5 million this season, which is not in line with the contracts being handed out to top players at his position. Bennett’s position is completely understandable in that context.
