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Michael Bennett is an American football player which has an estimated net worth of $19 million. He currently plays for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks as the team's defensive end.

Michael Bennett began his career when he played as a defensive lineman for the Alief Taylor High School.  He earned the All-District honors during his stint with the team. In college, he joined Texas A&M Aggies, and selected as to the All-Big 12 team in 2007.

In 2009, Bennett was an undrafted free agent and signed a deal with Seattle Seahawks. On October 10, 2009, he was waived by the Seahawks. Two days after he left the team, he was claimed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Three years after his stay with the Buccaneers, Bennett returned to the Seahawks. He sealed a contract with the team as unrestricted free agent in 2013.

Michael Bennett, Jr. was born on November 13, 1985 in Avondale, Louisiana.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2014

Others

Incentive from Seattle Seahawks

$16,700

2014

Salary

Salary from Seattle Seahawks

$6,000,000

2013

Salary

Salary from Seattle Seahawks

$2,000,000

2013

Contract

Contract with Seattle Seahawks (2014-2017)

$28,500,000

2013

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus from Seattle Seahawks

$8,000,000

2012

Salary

Salary from Seattle Seahawks

$3,000,000

2012

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus from Seattle Seahawks

$1,500,000

2012

Bonus

Roster bonus from Seattle Seahawks

$300,000

2012

Contract

Contract with Seattle Seahawks

$4,800,000

2011

Contract

Contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

$2,700,000

2010

Salary

Salary from Tampa Bay Buccaneers

$480,000

2010

Contract

Contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

$480,000

2010

Salary

Salary from Tampa Bay Buccaneers

$2,700,000

2009

Salary

Salary from Seattle Seahawks

$395,000

2008

Salary

Salary from Seattle Seahawks

$310,000

2008

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus from Seattle Seahawks

$3,000

2008

Contract

Contract with Seattle Seahawks

$708,000