The Seattle Seahawks have finally extended the contract of Michael Bennett. The star defensive end has been massively underpaid his entire career, and he’s finally getting the payday he’s deserved for a long time.
According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, the extension is for 3 years and $31.5 million. Bennett was set to earn $7 million 2017. That number swells to $16 million, though his salary cap number won’t be that high.
Much of that 2017 raise will be paid as a signing bonus. The cap effect spread out over the life of the deal.