The Falcons are signing former Jaguars defensive tackle Michael Bennett, sources tell Tom Pelissero of NFL.com (on Twitter). Bennett, a former sixth-round draft pick out of Ohio State in 2015, played in 13 games for the Jaguars in 2015 and one game in 2017.
The Falcons needed some interior depth after Grady Jarrett suffered a sprained ankle on Sunday. So, the Falcons are turning to Bennett, who has talent, but has also been dealing with calf and pectoral injuries over the last two seasons.
In addition to signing Bennett, the Falcons also worked out defensive ends Robert Ayers and Kony Ealy on Tuesday, Pelissero hears. A deal could still come together for one of those players, but interior depth was the priority for Atlanta.
Bennett is probably the last thing the struggling Falcons need in their locker room. Ayers lasted a day with the Lions and at 33 he can’t be of any help.
I think it was Michael Bennett’s brother
Wrong player linked
Lol. click the link. “Michael Bennett Jr. (Black Santa)”
I think the best place for “Black Santa” would be the south pole.
They need a locker room leader on defense
We need a vet in the secondary