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Martellus Bennett: Plans to stay retired
Martellus Bennett said he doesn't plan to come out of retirement, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Bennett hinted at a return to football after his brother was traded to the Patriots, but he's now making it clear that his focus is on his company, The Imagination Agency. The 32-year-old tight end struggled with injuries in 2017 and didn't play in 2018.
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Martellus Bennett: Interested in New England
Martellus Bennett is interested in coming out of retirement to play with his brother for the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Bennett was released by New England almost exactly a year ago and announced his retirement shortly thereafter. His interest in playing football seems to have been rekindled by the knowledge that his former team is working out a trade to acquire his older brother -- 33-year-old defensive end Michael Bennett -- from the Eagles. Martellus will celebrate his 32nd birthday over the weekend, having last played football in Nov. 2017.
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Martellus Bennett: Announces retirement
Martellus Bennett announced his retirement via his personal Twitter account on Friday.Bennett made comments hinting at his retirement during the 2017 season and had been mulling the decision over the past couple of months. In nine games last season with the Packers and Patriots, the tight end recorded 286 yards on 30 catches. He bounced between the Cowboys, Giants, Bears, Patriots and Packers over the course of his 10-year career, totaling 4,573 yards and 30 touchdowns on 433 receptions.
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Martellus Bennett: Won't be retained by New England
The Patriots informed Martellus Bennett on Wednesday that he would be released, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the move frees up approximately $6 million in salary-cap space for the team in advance of free agency. Bennett, who turns 31 on March 10, began the 2017 campaign with Green Bay, hauling in 24 passes for 233 yards in seven games before being waived in November with a "Failure to Disclose Physical Condition" designation. The Patriots, with whom Bennett found success in 2016, subsequently claimed the tight end off waivers, but he caught just six passes in two outings before landing on injured reserve with rotator cuff and hamstring issues. Assuming he wants to play in 2018, Bennett should draw some interest if he proves to suitors that he's healthy. Moreover, if Rob Gronkowski is seriously pondering retirement, it's possible that Bennett could return to New England on a team-friendly deal.
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Patriots' Martellus Bennett: Hopes to play in 2018
Martellus Bennett (shoulder) wants to return to the football field for the 2018 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Bennett indicated plans to retire before being waived by the Packers in November, and subsequently claimed by the New England Patriots. The 30-year-old appeared in only two games for New England before landing on injured reserve, and is due a two million dollar roster bonus March 14, which makes him a potential cap casualty.
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Patriots' Martellus Bennett: Headed for IR
Martellus Bennett (shoulder/hamstring) will be placed on injured reserve, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.Bennett was released by the Packers in early November amid an alleged disagreement about how to deal with his shoulder injury. He seemingly wanted to have surgery, but then put it off once he was released and had the option of rejoining the New England Patriots. A subsequent hamstring injury will end Bennett's season after just two appearances in a New England uniform, and he'll presumably now have the surgery on his shoulder. He'll turn 31 in March and has already dropped hints that this could be his final season in the NFL. Dwayne Allen reclaims his role as the Patriots' No. 2 tight end.
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Patriots' Martellus Bennett: Inactive Sunday
Martellus Bennett (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.With Bennett sidelined, fellow tight end Dwayne Allen figures to see added work Sunday, with Jacob Hollister on hand in a reserve role. Neither are viable fantasy lineup options, however, as long as Rob Gronkowski remains healthy enough to log abundant snaps.
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Patriots' Martellus Bennett: Not in line to play Sunday
Martellus Bennett (shoulder/hamstring), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, won't play in the contest, a source informed Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Bennett's doubtful designation already made it more likely than not that he wouldn't suit up in Week 12, but Rapoport's report indicates that the veteran tight end hasn't made any unexpected progress since sitting out Friday's practice. With Bennett out of the mix, Dwayne Allen will be the clear top backup to Rob Gronkowski, but Allen is unlikely to be much of a factor in the passing game if Gronkowski makes it through the contest unscathed.
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Patriots' Martellus Bennett: Listed as doubtful this week
Martellus Bennett (shoulder/hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.With Bennett unlikely to play this weekend, fellow tight end Dwayne Allen could see added work Sunday, but neither player represents a major threat to fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski's lofty fantasy status.
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Patriots' Martellus Bennett: Misses another practice
Martellus Bennett (shoulder/hamstring) did not practice Friday, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.Back-to-back missed practices suggest that Bennett is truly iffy for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though as Howe points out the tight end played through his aches and pains last Sunday against the Raiders and has yet to miss a game while a member of the New England Patriots. Bennett's official Week 12 status will be relayed upon the release of the team's Friday injury report.
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