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Seahawks’ Michael Bennett sets contract unhappiness aside to focus on being a team leader

RENTON — Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett has never been shy about discussing his unhappiness with his contract.

Bennett contemplated holding out from training camp “until the last minute” and said he is “still upset” with his contract. But he practiced Friday, the first day of training camp. He said he can’t dwell on his contract situation. Bennett could have been fined up to $30,000 for each day he missed training camp at the team’s discretion.

“I’ve got to be professional and come out here and be the leader that I’ve always been and help this team get back to where it’s supposed to be,” Bennett said.