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CBS News
12-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Former New England Patriots player sells Super Bowl ring from historic comeback win for $88,125
BOSTON – Former New England Patriots player Martellus Bennett's Super Bowl ring from the team's historic 28-3 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons netted $88,125 at auction. Bennett's Super Bowl ring was sold through Hunt Auctions and was expected to bring in between $50,000 to $100,000 when the listing went live. Martellus Bennett sells Super Bowl ring Hunt Auctions described the ring as "coveted as one of the most desirable of all modern era Super Bowl examples with only a scant few offered at auction." Greatest Comeback. Incredible 2016 @Patriots Martellus Bennett Super Bowl ring from the greatest comeback in NFL history. The ring is coveted as one of the most desirable of all modern era Super Bowl examples with only a scant few offered at auction leading to a selling price of… — Hunt Auctions (@HuntAuctions) February 8, 2025 The Jostens ring features 133 round diamonds, five marquis and pave-set diamonds, and corundum sapphire and ruby. Bennett's name and number, five Lombardi trophies, and the score from the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history are among the items crafted onto the ring. Who is Martellus Bennett? Bennett spent two stints in New England catching passes from Tom Brady. He was a key part of the team's 2016 season that culminated with the stunning victory over the Falcons. With Rob Gronkowski sidelined due to injury, Bennett caught 55 passes for 701 yards and seven touchdowns. During the Super Bowl, Bennett drew a pass interference penalty at the goal line, setting up James White's game-winning touchdown in overtime to cap the comeback. He left the Patriots in free agency following the season for Green Bay, but departed the Packers and returned to Foxboro. Bennett played just two games that season before suffering a season-ending injury. He retired after the season. Why did Martellus Bennett sell his Super Bowl ring? Bennett had been pondering selling his Super Bowl ring since 2019. At the time, he tweeted that he wouldn't mind selling it. "Not broke at all. Just doesn't do anything for me. I don't wear it don't plan on wearing it. I'd rather sell it than just have it in a box with the key to the city of Dallas. Lol," Bennett said on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, in 2019. When a fan responded that it is "just jewelry," Bennett agreed. "Exactly. The ring was the least exciting part for me. Although the ring party thingy was a blast. Lol. I danced all night it was great," Bennett posted.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Martellus Bennett's Super Bowl LI ring goes for more than $88,000 at auction
Eight years ago, the Patriots pulled off an all-time comeback in Super Bowl LI, beating the Falcons in overtime after trailing 28-3 in the second half. Via Darren Rovell, the first ring given to a player in that game has sold at auction. Tight end Martellus Bennett's ring went for $88,125 through Hunt Auctions. Bennett had five catches for 62 yards in the 34-28 win. It's surprising it didn't go for more. Of any Patriots' Super Bowl ring to own, that would be the one. It gave quarterback Tom Brady his fifth career win, breaking the record he'd shared with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. Tomorrow night, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can match Montana and Bradshaw — and position himself only three behind Brady. Before turning 30.
NBC Sports
08-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Martellus Bennett's Super Bowl LI ring goes for more than $88,000 at auction
Eight years ago, the Patriots pulled off an all-time comeback in Super Bowl LI, beating the Falcons in overtime after trailing 28-3 in the second half. Via Darren Rovell, the first ring given to a player in that game has sold at auction. Tight end Martellus Bennett's ring went for $88,125 through Hunt Auctions. Bennett had five catches for 62 yards in the 34-28 win. It's surprising it didn't go for more. Of any Patriots' Super Bowl ring to own, that would be the one. It gave quarterback Tom Brady his fifth career win, breaking the record he'd shared with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. Tomorrow night, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can match Montana and Bradshaw — and position himself only three behind Brady. Before turning 30.
BBC News
07-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Super Bowl winner Martellus Bennett on dealing with losing
Super Bowl winner Martellus Bennett talks to BBC Sport about coping with winning and losing the big game
