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Martellus Bennett says he refused to get carted off field after hurting ankle because it’s not what Luke Cage would do

Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett was removed from Sunday’s 33–13 win over the Browns during the team’s first drive after tweaking his right ankle while blocking for LeGarrette Blount on the goal line. But thanks to some inspiration from Luke Cage, he returned.

Not only did he return, he managed to turn in a six-catch, three-touchdown performance, tallying 67 yards through the air.

According to Bennett, he was just channeling his inner Cage. He was even offered a cart, to assist him in getting off the field, but he declined because that wasn’t very Cage-like.