Pats suspende Michael Bennett por conduta prejudicial

TheNew England Patriotswill be without veteran defensive linemanMichael Bennettfor their Monday night game against theNew York Jets.

ThePatriotshave suspended Bennett for one week for conduct detrimental to the team, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Giardi report.

He was not at practice Tuesday, per Rapoport and Giardi.

Bennett issued the following statement to ESPN’s Jordan Schultz regarding the one-week ban:

“On Friday, I had a philosophical disagreement with my position coach that has led to my suspension. I apologize to my teammates for any distraction this may have caused.”

He played 11 snaps in last week’s win over theGiants, and just 14 during Week 5 versus theRedskins.

Over six games in New England, Bennett’s made one start and has 2.5 sacks.