Martellus Bennett to return in 2018?
by Anthony Cervino | Sat, Feb 24th 8:34am EST
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting New England Patriots TE Martellus Bennett wants to play in 2018. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact:
Although Bennett announced that he would retire this offseason back in October of 2017, he was still a member of the Green Bay Packers. However, since that remark, Bennett was waived by the Packers, claimed by New England, then was placed on the injured reserve list with shoulder and hamstring injuries. Now that Bennett intends to return this season, the Patriots have a "decision to make," as Rapoport eluded to. The soon-to-be 31-year-old tight end is due to a $2 million roster bonus on March 14 with a $6.2 million salary cap hit in 2018, which isn't a bad insurance policy rate considering the uncertainty of Rob Gronkowski's playing future -- and even if Gronkowski returns, he's still an injury risk. It would make sense for both sides if Bennett stays put.
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