messi1688 Michael Bennett, one of the best defensive players in NFL history, has announced his retirement after just 11 seasons. messi1688

Defensive end Michael Bennett, 34, announced his retirement from the NFL via Instagram on Monday. After playing professionally for 11 seasons, according to news reports from NFL Network  ( messi1688 )

Bennett, a three-time Pro Bowl and former Super Bowl 48 champion with the Seattle Seahawks, is one of the best defensive players in history. of the NFL has played with the Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys

‘Retiring feels like you’ve died. But I’m waiting for rebirth. An opportunity to set new goals for me,’ Bennett wrote on Instagram. ‘I would like to thank my wife and children for the sacrifices they made to make me successful. I look forward to supporting them in the same way that they have given me over the past 11 years. I have never been more at peace in my life than I am now.’

‘As the great Toni Morrison once said, ‘Freeing yourself is one thing. Claiming ownership to be independent is another matter.”

During his 11-year playing career, Bennett made 359 tackles, 69.5 sacks and forced 13 fumbles. He has previously revealed that he plans to help continue the fight for equality in American society. go