The rumor mill maelstrom surrounding the Falcons closing in on a trade for Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett ended with a mere whimper, as the Pro Bowl pass-rusher is on the move to Philadelphia. The way this thing played out felt a bit like an Atlanta-centric re-cut of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening—all build up, no payoff, and the Natural Laws of Football are punishing the Falcons.
At least nobody was chewed up by a lawnmower.
The Falcons seemed well-positioned to secure Michael Bennett’s services next season and beyond, but alas, the Eagles swooped in (heh) with a fifth-round pick and a wide receiver who has played musical chairs with the practice squad since being signed in 2016.