Michael Bennett can’t help but stand out. Even on a football field of similarly sized athletes, the defensive end is prominent. His upright stature makes it seem as if he’s taller than his listed 6-foot-4. In Seattle, he wore a jersey that often looked two sizes too small.
It was difficult to miss Bennett during his first public appearance at an Eagles practice, and not just because of his renown. When the No. 77 is worn, it’s typically by an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman with little chance of making the team.
But Bennett opted for the number with Halapoulivaati Vaitai already in possession of the 72 he wore with the Seahawks.