Michael Bennett has not seen the kind of role most expected when the Patriots acquired him from the Eagles, and he will miss the next Patriots game because of a suspension.
The Patriots gave Bennett a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss. The veteran defensive end played just 11 of the Pats’ 50 defensive snaps in their Week 6 win over the Giants.
“On Friday, I had a philosophical disagreement with my position coach that has led to my suspension,” Bennett said, via ESPN.com’s Jordan Schultz (on Twitter). “I apologize to my teammates for any distraction this may have caused.”
Bennett and Patriots defensive line coach Bret Bielema‘s argument came in front of other players, per Reiss. The team watched film with coaches Friday before receiving the weekend off, but Bennett was not at Patriots practice Tuesday.
A longtime starter who played key roles with the Seahawks and Eagles, Bennett has seen fewer than 20 defensive snaps three times this season. He did not see time until the second quarter against the Giants last week. The Patriots sent a fifth-round pick to the Eagles to acquire him this year.
Philly would be glad to take him back off your hands.
No thanks.
“On Friday, I had a philosophical disagreement with my position coach that has led to my suspension,”
I didn’t know Texas A&M offered degrees in philosophy.
I don’t think you know what philosophical or philosophy mean.
Philosophical negotiation 101?
What’s conduct detrimental to the Patriots? Did he go into the locker room and say: “Hey, guys? How bout if we try winning without cheating?”
Idiot.
Patriots are the most integral team in the league
Such a tired take
lol at all you salty Patriot fans. it pisses you off because it’s true. you’ve been the best team in the league for 20 years, but you can’t let even the smallest cracks about your league scandals pass lmao
drink that hateraid!! it brings me happiness knowing people like you got nothing better to do than worry what the Patriots are doing..sad,sad lil man
Get over it, son. Your Boys stink, Texans are a joke…so you feel empowered/entitled to ridicule the best football team(s) ever assembled that did nothing more than your pitiful teams. Except WIN
Get over yourself Tex. Your teams are a joke, so you feel the need to lash out at the most successful franchise the NFL has ever seen. Take a bath and get out of the house.
So it’s fine he’s lied about his latest arrest, was on trial for assaulting an old guy, etc but ask to play more and he’s suspended.
The pats acting like they have any class or character standards is hilarious.