Patriots acquire defensive lineman Michael Bennett

In a move expected to bolster the team's pass rush, the New England Patriots announced that they have acquired veteran defensive lineman Michael Bennett in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The price was relatively cheap, as other outlets have reported that the Patriots only gave up a fifth round pick, while getting Bennett and a seventh-rounder in return.

Bennett, 33, is a veteran of 10 NFL seasons with Tampa Bay (2009-12), Seattle (2013-17), and Philadelphia (2018). Judging by his recent production, it appears he still has a lot left in the tank.

Last season with the Eagles, Bennett played in all 16 regular-season games with 10 starts and posted 34 tackles, was second on the team with nine sacks, defensed one pass and forced two fumbles. He also started in both of Philadelphia’s playoff games and had seven tackles and one sack.

The 6-foot-4, 274-pounder has appeared in 141 regular-season games with 100 starts and totaled 327 tackles, 63 sacks, six passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. He has also played in 12 postseason contests with 10 starts and tallied 43 tackles, 4½ sacks, four passes defensed, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Bennett was a member of the Super Bowl XLVIII Champion and 2014 NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks teams.

By Staff of TheDailySportsHerald.com