Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has been cleared to participate in what amounts to an NFC West playoff game Sunday against the Rams. If the Hawks prevail, coach Pete Carroll should send a thank-you card addressed to the commissioner’s office.
Bennett’s attempt last week to disrupt a kneel-down – he went low on the Jaguars’ Brandon Linder, putting the center’s knees at risk, and then barreled into Linder again, after the whistle – instigated a brawl that turned into a public disturbance involving some lathered-up Jaguars fans who’ll never be asked to bring the potato salad to the Mensa picnic.