The Michael Bennett era in New England has come to an end.
The Patriots traded the veteran defensive end to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday for a seventh-round draft pick that can go to a sixth-round pick in 2021, a source told NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry.
The Patriots clear approximately $2.6 million in cap space by parting ways with Bennett.
The deal doesn't come as much of a surprise. Bennett's days as a Patriot appeared to be numbered especially when the 33-year-old was suspended by the team after having a "philosophical disagreement" with the coaching staff.
While Bennett has played his last down as a Patriot, it likely wasn't his last in Foxboro this year. The Cowboys will visit the Pats for a Nov. 24 matchup.
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Bennett tallied five tackles and 2.5 sacks in six games with New England this season.
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