Bennett was a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who elected to sign a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason. Schefter notes that the end’s injury was the reason why he only signed a one-year agreement with Seattle. His market never truly developed, and this makes it clearer why this was the case.

The Seahawks have yet to announce if Bennett will require surgery to repair his torn rotator cuff. Either way it will likely impact his 2013 season. If he does undergo a procedure, he’ll likely be sidelined to start the season. If he attempts to play through the tear and rehab it, his production is likely to suffer.

Bennett’s injury now gives the Seahawks a pair of pass rushers dealing with significant ailments. Seattle’s defensive end Chris Clemons is returning from reconstructive knee surgery.