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Michael Bennett announces his retirement from football

Defensive end Michael Bennett is calling it a career.

Bennett, who won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014, announced on Instagram Tuesday morning that he is retiring after 11 NFL seasons.

“Retiring feels a little like death of self, but I’m looking forward to the rebirth — the opportunity to reimagine my purpose,” Bennett wrote in the caption. “I would like to thank my wife and children, who have sacrificed so much for me to succeed. I’m looking forward to supporting them the same way they have me these past 11 years. I have never been more at peace in my life.