Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has revealed that he has not turned up at his side's organised team activities because he wants an improved contract.

Bennett is entering the second season of a deal worth $28.5m (£18.6m), but believes that he deserves an increase in salary due to his performances in the 2014 campaign.

"Trying to get the contract right," Bennett told reporters. "I'll be there shortly. I don't know when I'll be there. Depends on the team and stuff. See how it works out."

When asked what he wanted out of the deal, Bennett added: "Somewhere near the top seven at my position, top eight at my position. Not a lot of guys play inside and out [tackle and end].

"Not a lot of guys do what I do. So I feel like I should be somewhere near there. I just want to be in the realm of the guys that play like me."

Bennett recorded 38 tackles and seven sacks for the Seahawks last season.