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  • Martellus Bennett makes a reception against the 49ers in the...

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    Martellus Bennett makes a reception against the 49ers in the third quarter at Soldier Field.

  • Matt Forte chats with Martellus Bennett at Bears training camp.

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    Matt Forte chats with Martellus Bennett at Bears training camp.

  • Martellus Bennett is assisted off the field after injuring himself...

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    Martellus Bennett is assisted off the field after injuring himself on a play against the 49ers in the third quarter at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett is unable to score at the very end...

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    Martellus Bennett is unable to score at the very end of the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett celebrates after scoring a touchdown...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cowboys at Solider Field.

  • Martellus Bennett arrives at the Bears Care Gala with his...

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    Martellus Bennett arrives at the Bears Care Gala with his wife.

  • Martellus Bennett makes a catch in front of cornerback Demontre...

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    Martellus Bennett makes a catch in front of cornerback Demontre Hurst at training camp.

  • Martellus Bennett catches a pass for a touchdown in the...

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    Martellus Bennett catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.

  • Martellus Bennett runs after a reception as the Vikings' Chad...

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    Martellus Bennett runs after a reception as the Vikings' Chad Greenway pursues in the third quarter at Soldier Field.

  • Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick upends Martellus Bennett during the fourth...

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    Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick upends Martellus Bennett during the fourth quarter at Solider Field.

  • Martellus Bennett tosses tennis balls with Zach Miller following OTA...

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    Martellus Bennett tosses tennis balls with Zach Miller following OTA practice held at Halas Hall.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett arrives for the game against...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett arrives for the game against the Lions at Ford Field.

  • Martellus Bennett crawls out to the field before a game...

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    Martellus Bennett crawls out to the field before a game against the Raiders.

  • Martellus Bennett before the game against the Cardinals.

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    Martellus Bennett before the game against the Cardinals.

  • Martellus Bennett looks to complete a pass as the Bills'...

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    Martellus Bennett looks to complete a pass as the Bills' Aaron Williams pressures him during the second half of the 2014 season opener.

  • Martellus Bennett makes a move along the sideline in the...

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    Martellus Bennett makes a move along the sideline in the first quarter at Ford Field .

  • Sunday's Bears game against the Minnesota Vikings couldn't have been...

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    Sunday's Bears game against the Minnesota Vikings couldn't have been closer as both teams kept us Martellus Bennett catches the game-winning pass against the Vikings from quarterback Jay Cutler.

  • Martellus Bennett makes a touchdown catch in the end zone...

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    Martellus Bennett makes a touchdown catch in the end zone during the first half at Soldier Field against the Raiders

  • The Dolphins' Jelani Jenkins blocks Martellus Bennett from making a...

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    The Dolphins' Jelani Jenkins blocks Martellus Bennett from making a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter at Solider Field.

  • Martellus Bennett makes a catch in front of the 49ers'...

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    Martellus Bennett makes a catch in front of the 49ers' Patrick Willis in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. After a replay the play was called an incompletion.

  • Martellus Bennett and Jay Cutler talk on the bench late...

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    Martellus Bennett and Jay Cutler talk on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

  • Martellus Bennett gains 27 yards on the reception and run...

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    Martellus Bennett gains 27 yards on the reception and run as the Packers' Morgan Burnett and others try to tackle him in the second quarter at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett catches a pass for a touchdown in front...

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    Martellus Bennett catches a pass for a touchdown in front of the Bengals' George Iloka during the first half at Soldier Field.

  • The Chiefs' Derrick Johnson breaks up a pass intended for...

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    The Chiefs' Derrick Johnson breaks up a pass intended for Martellus Bennett.

  • Bears fans celebrates as tight end Martellus Bennett scores a...

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    Bears fans celebrates as tight end Martellus Bennett scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Raiders.

  • Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Saints' Ramon Humber in...

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    Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Saints' Ramon Humber in the third quarter at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett warms up prior to facing the Rams at...

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    Martellus Bennett warms up prior to facing the Rams at the Edward Jones Dome.

  • As Bears quarterback Jay Cutler prepares to pass, Martellus Bennett...

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    As Bears quarterback Jay Cutler prepares to pass, Martellus Bennett blocks the Bengals' .

  • Martellus Bennett catches the game-winning touchdown against the the Vikings...

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    Martellus Bennett catches the game-winning touchdown against the the Vikings at Soldier Field.

  • The Dolphins' Reshad Jones pushes Martellus Bennett out of bounds...

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    The Dolphins' Reshad Jones pushes Martellus Bennett out of bounds during the second quarter at Solider Field.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett, left, and quarterback Jay Cutler...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett, left, and quarterback Jay Cutler speak after a minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

  • Martellus Bennett enters the field before the start of the...

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    Martellus Bennett enters the field before the start of the game against the Broncos.

  • Martellus Bennett talks with the media after a minicamp practice...

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    Martellus Bennett talks with the media after a minicamp practice at Halas Hall in June.

  • Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Falcons' Robert Alford during...

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    Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Falcons' Robert Alford during the second half at the Georgia Dome.

  • Bears free-agent acquisition tight end Martellus Bennett meets with the...

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    Bears free-agent acquisition tight end Martellus Bennett meets with the media.

  • The Giants' Martellus Bennett tries to break away from the...

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    The Giants' Martellus Bennett tries to break away from the Saints' Patrick Robinson during a 2012 game.

  • Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Vikings' cornerback Chris Cook...

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    Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Vikings' cornerback Chris Cook as he dives into the end zone after catching a touchdown pass in the final minutes.

  • The Ravens' James Ihedigbo attempts to take down Martellus Bennett...

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    The Ravens' James Ihedigbo attempts to take down Martellus Bennett during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field.

  • Bears free-agent acquisitions tight end Martellus Bennett, left, and offensive...

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    Bears free-agent acquisitions tight end Martellus Bennett, left, and offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod after they are introduced to the media.

  • Martellus Bennett and Brandon Marshall walking together at the campus...

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    Martellus Bennett and Brandon Marshall walking together at the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais before training camp begins.

  • Martellus Bennett during minicamp at Halas Hall.

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    Martellus Bennett during minicamp at Halas Hall.

  • Martellus Bennett throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the...

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    Martellus Bennett throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the White Sox play the Tigers.

  • Martellus Bennett celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass against...

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    Martellus Bennett celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass against the Vikings at Soldier Field.

  • The Broncos' T.J. Ward breaks up a pass intended for...

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    The Broncos' T.J. Ward breaks up a pass intended for Martellus Bennett in the second quarter.

  • Martellus Bennett and Jay Cutler stand on the sideline against...

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    Martellus Bennett and Jay Cutler stand on the sideline against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium,

  • Martellus Bennett on the sideline in a preseason game against...

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    Martellus Bennett on the sideline in a preseason game against the Dolphins at Soldier Field.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett packs up his locker for...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett packs up his locker for the offseason.

  • Martellus Bennett is unable to catch a ball thrown his...

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    Martellus Bennett is unable to catch a ball thrown his way as the Redskins' London Fletcher looks on in the first quarter at FedEx Field.

  • Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Saints' Curtis Lofton in...

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    Martellus Bennett is tackled by the Saints' Curtis Lofton in the first half at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett signs autographs after the first day of training...

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    Martellus Bennett signs autographs after the first day of training camp.

  • Bears free-agent acquisition Martellus Bennett poses for photos with his...

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    Bears free-agent acquisition Martellus Bennett poses for photos with his wife, Siggi.

  • Martellus Bennett scores a touchdown against the Rams during the...

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    Martellus Bennett scores a touchdown against the Rams during the 2nd quarter at the Edward Jones Dome.

  • Martellus Bennett runs after a catch against the Packers' M.D....

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    Martellus Bennett runs after a catch against the Packers' M.D. Jennings during the second quarter at Lambeau Field.

  • Martellus Bennett is taken down by the Lions' Stephen Tulloch...

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    Martellus Bennett is taken down by the Lions' Stephen Tulloch in the third quarter.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett eludes the Lions' Ashlee Palmer...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett eludes the Lions' Ashlee Palmer in the first quarter at Ford Field.

  • Martellus Bennett stretches for a reception attempt in the second...

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    Martellus Bennett stretches for a reception attempt in the second quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett at training camp in Bourbonnais...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett at training camp in Bourbonnais in 2014.

  • Martellus Bennett on during training camp practice at Olivet Nazarene...

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    Martellus Bennett on during training camp practice at Olivet Nazarene University.

  • Martellus Bennett gets a first down while being tackled by...

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    Martellus Bennett gets a first down while being tackled by the Giants' Jon Beason during the second half.

  • Martellus Bennett (83) and other offensive players line up during...

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    Martellus Bennett (83) and other offensive players line up during drills at the Bears mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.

  • Martellus Bennett slaps hands with fans as he leaves the...

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    Martellus Bennett slaps hands with fans as he leaves the field after the final Bears game of the regular season.

  • Martellus Bennett warms up before a preseason game against the...

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    Martellus Bennett warms up before a preseason game against the Panthers. t

  • Martellus Bennett jokes with the Cowboys' Tony Romo after the...

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    Martellus Bennett jokes with the Cowboys' Tony Romo after the Bears won 45-28 win at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett carries the ball as the Rams' T.J. McDonald...

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    Martellus Bennett carries the ball as the Rams' T.J. McDonald attempts a tackle in the third quarter at the Edward Jones Dome.

  • The Lions' Josh Bynes deflects a pass intended for Martellus...

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    The Lions' Josh Bynes deflects a pass intended for Martellus Bennett during the first half.

  • Martellus Bennett is unable to catch a pass in the...

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    Martellus Bennett is unable to catch a pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter against the Broncos.

  • Martellus Bennett makes a catch against the Cardinals' Tony Jefferson.

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    Martellus Bennett makes a catch against the Cardinals' Tony Jefferson.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett signs autographs after the first...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett signs autographs after the first day of training camp.

  • The Chargers' Tourek Williams and Jahleel Addae tackle Martellus Bennett...

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    The Chargers' Tourek Williams and Jahleel Addae tackle Martellus Bennett at Qualcomm Stadium.

  • Martellus Bennett and the Vikings' Andrew Sendejo go up for...

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    Martellus Bennett and the Vikings' Andrew Sendejo go up for a pass in the second half at TCF Bank Stadium.

  • Martellus Bennett is congratulated by Josh Morgan after scoring a...

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    Martellus Bennett is congratulated by Josh Morgan after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Falcons.

  • The Giants' Martellus Bennett hauls in a fourth quarter touchdown...

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    The Giants' Martellus Bennett hauls in a fourth quarter touchdown pass against the Bucaneers' Brandon McDonald.

  • Martellus Bennett tries to catch a pass as he warms...

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    Martellus Bennett tries to catch a pass as he warms up for a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett celebrates after a win over the Raiders at...

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    Martellus Bennett celebrates after a win over the Raiders at Soldier Field.

  • A pass from Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is overthrown for...

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    A pass from Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is overthrown for Martellus Bennett during the second half at TCF Bank Field.

  • Martellus Bennett is brought down by the Seahawks' K.J. Wright...

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    Martellus Bennett is brought down by the Seahawks' K.J. Wright during the fourth quarter.

  • Martellus Bennett makes a touchdown catch against the Bengals at...

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    Martellus Bennett makes a touchdown catch against the Bengals at Soldier Field.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett is escorted to the locker...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett is escorted to the locker room via a golf cart after training camp practice.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett leaves the field after a...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett leaves the field after a loss to the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium .

  • Martellus Bennett celebrates after a victory over the Jets at...

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    Martellus Bennett celebrates after a victory over the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

  • The Packers' Ha Ha Clinton-Dix interferes with Martellus Bennett on...

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    The Packers' Ha Ha Clinton-Dix interferes with Martellus Bennett on a pass in the end zone in the first quarter at Soldier Field.

  • The Packers' Micah Hyde reaches out to intercept a pass...

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    The Packers' Micah Hyde reaches out to intercept a pass from Jay Cutler intende for Martellus Bennett in the first quarter at Lambeau Field.

  • Martellus Bennett stretches for more yards as the Vikings' Chad...

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    Martellus Bennett stretches for more yards as the Vikings' Chad Greenway makes the tackle in the first quarter at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett of the Cowboys on the sidelines during a...

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    Martellus Bennett of the Cowboys on the sidelines during a game against the Seahawks at Cowboys Stadium in 2011.

  • Martellus Bennett catches a pass for a touchdown in the...

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    Martellus Bennett catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.

  • Bears tight end Martellus Bennett arrives for training camp at...

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    Bears tight end Martellus Bennett arrives for training camp at Olivet Nazarene.

  • Martellus Bennett is unable to catch a pass in the...

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    Martellus Bennett is unable to catch a pass in the end zone in front of the Jets' Calvin Pryor during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

  • Martellus Bennett is brought down the Dolphins' Jelani Jenkins and...

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    Martellus Bennett is brought down the Dolphins' Jelani Jenkins and Reshad Jones during a preseason game at Soldier Field.

  • Martellus Bennett catches a touchdown over the 49ers' Eric Reid...

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    Martellus Bennett catches a touchdown over the 49ers' Eric Reid in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium.

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Martellus Bennett just secured his slot as Most Interesting Player in the Super Bowl, from a pure entertainment standpoint.

When the New England Patriots downed Pittsburgh in the AFC championship game Sunday, there was Bennett showing off his moves. And his newfound pom poms.

You can bet the former Bears tight end will have one of the biggest crowds of reporters surrounding him at Super Bowl media day next week. Having him dubbed himself the “Black Unicorn” and the “Orange Dinosaur,” the children’s book author is known for his wit when the microphones are on. And no one really looks forward to the usual cliches and coach-speak attached to an event like this, so dance like everyone is watching, Martellus.

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