Martellus Bennett returns to the NFC North, signs with Packers

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Martellus Bennett is returning to the NFC North.

The former Bears tight end signed a multiyear deal with the Green Bay Packers on Friday.

Bennett broke the news on his Instagram account.

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@packers happy birthday me. Lol

A post shared by Martellus Bennett (@martellusb) on Mar 10, 2017 at 3:25pm PST

After three seasons with the Bears (2013-15), Bennett was traded to the New England Patriots prior to the 2016 season. Bennett played in all 16 games with the Super Bowl-champion Patriots last season, accumulating 55 receptions for 701 yards and 7 TDS.

Bennett, 30, has played in 135 games across nine seasons and has registered 403 receptions for 4,287 yards and 30 touchdowns.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemed to be on board with the team's new tight end.

The Bears will have to deal with the Rodgers-Bennett duo twice in 2017.

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