Tight end Martellus Bennett hasn’t been taking part in the Bears’ voluntary workouts so far this offseason — with him and the team open to parting ways.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team is entertaining trade offers for Bennett and that Bennett is looking for a new deal in Chicago or somewhere else.
Bears entertaining trade offers for Pro Bowl TE Martellus Bennett, per league sources. Bennett wants a new contract in Chicago or anywhere.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2015
Bennett is set to make $4.9 million in base salary in 2015 and just over $5 million in 2016 in the final two years of the four-year pact he signed with the Bears in 2013.
Bennett is also coming off his most productive professional season with 90 catches for 916 yards and six touchdowns.