Former Jets defensive lineman Barry Bennett and wife found dead in Minnesota

Bennett played for the Jets from 1982-1988

8/23/2019, 4:07 PM
Aug 15, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Jets helmet on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Davis
Aug 15, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Jets helmet on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Davis

Former Jets defensive lineman Barry Bennett and his wife were reportedly found dead Wednesday in their Long Prairie, Minn. home after a friend went to the home for a welfare check.

Authorities are reportedly are investigating if they died under "suspicious circumstances."

A Todd County sheiff said authorities are seeking a 22-year-old man in connection with the case.

Bennett, 63, played for the New York Jets from 1982-1988 during his 11-year career. He played in 132 games, amassing 18.5 career sacks as a defensive tackle/end. Bennett's best season was in 1985, when he started all 16 games for the Jets and finished the season with 7.5 sacks.

 

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