Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett left Sunday's game on a stretcher after falling awkwardly into Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. The team says a "lower back injury" caused him to leave the game, according to Liz Mathews of 710 ESPN Seattle.
Michael Bennett injury: Seahawks DL taken off field on stretcher
The Seattle defense has struggled on Sunday but now thoughts turn to the health of Bennett.
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Bennett was rushing Schaub late in the first half when his momentum carried him into Schaub’s hip as a pile of players came down on his back.
Trainers came out to take a look at Bennett and eventually placed him on a stretcher and took him into the locker room as his father watched from the stands. Seattle Times reporter Jerry Brewer reported that Bennett moved his legs at one point, a positive sign:
Michael Bennett did raise his head, and he's been moving his legs. #Seahawks
— Jerry Brewer (@JerryBrewer) September 29, 2013
Seattle signed Bennett to a one-year deal in free agency after he record nine sacks with the Buccaneers last season. He missed the first game of the year with an injury but has been a significant help to the Seahawks defense since returning with 2.5 sacks in two games.
Seattle currently trails 20-3 at halftime.
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