FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Philadelphia Eagles have informed Michael Bennett that they are planning to trade him to the New England Patriots, the defensive end told ESPN's Josina Anderson on Friday.
The terms of the deal are being finalized, a source confirmed to ESPN. Philly.com was first to report that a trade was close to completion.
Bennett played in 16 games (10 starts) last season and totaled nine sacks. He has totaled 63 sacks over his 10-year career.
He told NFL Network earlier Friday that he was looking for a pay raise.