Michael Bennett's wish for a new contract has been granted. The Seattle Seahawks and their star defensive lineman agreed to a three-year extension Friday, according to the Huffington Post's Jordan Schultz.
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported the deal will be worth $31.5 million, which includes $17.5 million guaranteed. Rapoport also provided a yearly breakdown for the contract:
In Michael Bennett’s deal, he earns $16M in 2017 & $19M by Mar. 5 of 2018. His reps worked on it for months, cashed in huge before playoffs
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2016
Bennett, 31, has been publicly pushing for a new contract for months.