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Sources: Falcons, Seahawks talk Bennett trade

The Atlanta Falcons are one of multiple teams talking to the Seattle Seahawks about a trade for defensive lineman Michael Bennett, sources told ESPN on Sunday night.

Nothing is imminent, one of the sources said.

Bennett, 32, signed a three-year, $23.5 million extension in December 2016. ESPN's Brady Henderson reported last week the Seahawks were open to trading Bennett.

The Falcons need an established pass-rusher, especially on the interior of the defensive line, with Dontari Poe gone after one season and the team cutting Derrick Shelby. Also, Adrian Clayborn, who led the Falcons with 9.