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Seahawks notes: Michael Bennett admits he wants new deal; What does Cam Newton’s contract mean for Russell Wilson?

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett reiterated over the weekend that he wants a new contract from the team.

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett admitted he was skipping OTAs because of his contract situation. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Speaking at a Friday dinner in Bellevue to raise money to combat childhood obesity, the 29-year-old admitted he skipped Seattle’s first week of organized team activities (OTAs) to send a message about his dissatisfaction with the four-year, $28.5 million deal he signed last offseason.

“Trying to get the contract right,” Bennett told The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta.