Michael Bennett Jr. is a former professional American football player who played defensive end in the National Football League for 11 seasons. He played college football at Texas A&M and signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2009.

Throughout his career in the NFL, Bennett played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Dallas Cowboys. He is a 3 time Pro Bowler and won Super Bowl XLVIII.