Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett speaks out in support of Kaepernick

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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) walks off the field with teammates following NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Outspoken Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has been a supporter of Colin Kaepernick this offseason in his attempt to land a job in the NFL. Even Bennett’s support wasn’t enough for his team to sign Kaepernick after bringing him in for a visit. Bennett said the fact the Seahawks brought Kaepernick in was worthy of acknowledgement considering the cold shoulder he’s received from the rest of the NFL.

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