Adam Schefter reports that the New England Patriots are trading veteran DE Michael Bennett to the Dallas Cowboys for a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, which can turn into a sixth-round selection.
Continue on to get the latest on Michael Bennett being traded to the Cowboys…
CelebNSports247.com has learned that the New England Patriots recently suspended Bennett for one game due to conduct deemed detrimental to the team.
Well, it appears that there was some ongoing tension behind the scenes between the Patriots and Michael Bennett so they alleviated the problem and traded him.
Here is the latest news regarding the defensive end player being traded to the Cowboys:
New England is trading DE Michael Bennett to the Dallas Cowboys for 7th-round pick that can go to a 6th-round pick in 2021, league sources tell @Schultz_Report and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 24, 2019
Bennett issued the following his trade in a statement to Jordan Schultz regarding the matter:
On Friday, I had a philosophical disagreement with my position coach that has led to my suspension. I apologize to my teammates for any distraction this may have caused.
Just spoke with #Pats DE Michael Bennett, who provided this statement to ESPN re his one-week suspension: “On Friday, I had a philosophical disagreement with my position coach that has led to my suspension. I apologize to my teammates for any distraction this may have caused.”
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 15, 2019
The 33-year-old appeared in six games for the Patriots and recorded five tackles and 2.5 sacks. Let’s not forget Bennett has been spotted in the locker room during the National Anthem.
What are your thoughts on the New England Patriots trading Bennett to The Dallas Cowboys?
