Seahawks trade Bennett to Eagles

The Eagles acquired threetime Pro Bowl defensive end

Michael Bennett from the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, three people familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The deal won’t be officially announced until the NFL’s league year opens next Wednesday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the trade information. Seattle gets wide receiver Marcus

Johnson and a fifth-round pick, while Philadelphia also receives a seventh-round pick . ... The Patriots released tight end Martellus Bennett.

Bennett was due a $2 million roster bonus next week. His release will save New England about $6 million in salary cap space . ... Jerry

Jones has agreed to pay the NFL more than $2 million in legal fees resulting from two disputes the Cowboys owner had with the league, a person with direct knowledge of the settlement tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL did not announce details. Commissioner Roger Goodell held an appeal hearing with Jones on Monday. That came a few days after Goodell assessed the financial penalties for Jones’ lawsuit to overturn the suspension of running back

Ezekiel Elliott, and for a lawsuit Jones threatened to stop Goodell’s newly approved contract . ... The Buccaneers exercised one-year team options on tackle Demar Dotson, safety Chris Conte and defensive back

Josh Robinson for next season. The 32-year-old Dotson is entering his 10th season with the Bucs. He’s the club’s longest tenured player.