The Facts: The Bennett experiment in Baltimore has ended. After a grand total of two days. Bennett worked out for the team on Friday and signed a one-year deal. GM Ozzie Newsome raved about Bennett. And now Bennett is retiring.
Diehards Line:Bennett's agent is circulating a statement regarding the situation and PFT received a copy. "After returning home from Baltimore this weekend, a previous knee injury flared up, making me realizing that I am unable to play another NFL season," Bennett said in the statement. "Therefore, I have decided to retire from the National Football League. I want to thank coach [John] Harbaugh, [offensive coordinator Cam] Cameron and Ozzie Newsome for offering me the opportunity to be a part of their outstanding organization, and apologize to them for this unfortunate situation. ..." If Bennett was the best Baltimore could land in the wake of Derrick Mason's retirement, perhaps they should keep the focus on convincing Mason to unretire.