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Michael Bennett’s injury becomes inspiration for Seahawks
Bennett was carted off after head snapped back late in the first half. Coach Pete Carroll said later that Bennett suffered a “strained muscle in his back that really grabbed him and really hurt him.”
By Bob Condotta
Seattle Times staff reporter
HOUSTON — Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett couldn’t come back and play after a scary incident in the second quarter Sunday.
That he was able to come back to the sideline at all, though, helped ease the minds of his Seahawk teammates and provide a little spark as Seattle completed a rally from 17 points down to beat the Houston Texans 23-20 in overtime.
Bennett, who has emerged as one of Seattle’s best pass rushers, was carted off the field after he hit Houston quarterback Matt Schaub at waist level, Bennett’s head snapping back as his helmet flew off. Bennett lay facedown on the field for 10 minutes or so, then was placed on a board and transported to a hospital. Tests for significant damage were negative, and he came back to join the team as it completed its comeback and then led a team cheer in the locker room afterward.
Coach Pete Carroll said later that Bennett suffered a “strained muscle in his back that really grabbed him and really hurt him. They were just really concerned because it was close to his vertebrae. They weren’t sure what it was, so they took good care of him. But he’s OK.”
Carroll said it was unclear when Bennett will be able to play again.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said seeing Bennett injured “was an emotional time for us as a defense.”
Sherman said it was equally emotional when he returned.
“He said, ‘Man, just come on, win this for me. I’m not going to be able to come back in this one,’ ” Sherman said.
Rest here-->Michael Bennett’s injury becomes inspiration for Seahawks | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
Bennett was carted off after head snapped back late in the first half. Coach Pete Carroll said later that Bennett suffered a “strained muscle in his back that really grabbed him and really hurt him.”
By Bob Condotta
Seattle Times staff reporter
HOUSTON — Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett couldn’t come back and play after a scary incident in the second quarter Sunday.
That he was able to come back to the sideline at all, though, helped ease the minds of his Seahawk teammates and provide a little spark as Seattle completed a rally from 17 points down to beat the Houston Texans 23-20 in overtime.
Bennett, who has emerged as one of Seattle’s best pass rushers, was carted off the field after he hit Houston quarterback Matt Schaub at waist level, Bennett’s head snapping back as his helmet flew off. Bennett lay facedown on the field for 10 minutes or so, then was placed on a board and transported to a hospital. Tests for significant damage were negative, and he came back to join the team as it completed its comeback and then led a team cheer in the locker room afterward.
Coach Pete Carroll said later that Bennett suffered a “strained muscle in his back that really grabbed him and really hurt him. They were just really concerned because it was close to his vertebrae. They weren’t sure what it was, so they took good care of him. But he’s OK.”
Carroll said it was unclear when Bennett will be able to play again.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said seeing Bennett injured “was an emotional time for us as a defense.”
Sherman said it was equally emotional when he returned.
“He said, ‘Man, just come on, win this for me. I’m not going to be able to come back in this one,’ ” Sherman said.
Rest here-->Michael Bennett’s injury becomes inspiration for Seahawks | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
