Bennett sat on the visiting bench during “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Sunday before the Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
Seahawks’ backups dominated the preseason opener in Seattle’s victory Sunday night.
The Mariners scored twice in the ninth before Keynan Middleton held on for his second save.
The ex-Seattle running back, who came out of retirement to sign with his hometown Raiders, sat on an orange cooler with his arms resting on his knees, while others around him stood.
The number 11 plaque was mounted on the centerfield wall next to Ken Griffey Jr’s number 24 and a number 42 plaque honoring Jackie Robinson.
Remarkably, it was the first time the Slam had posted an overtime victory in team history, having gone 0-for-5 in previous games which required extra time.
Breanna Stewart and Crystal Langhorne each scored 19 points to help snap Seattle’s 4-game losing streak.
Clint Dempsey scored on a header in the 36th minute, and the Seattle Sounders stretched their unbeaten streak to eight games with a 1-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
Los Angeles has won five straight and has moved into the second wild card spot in the American League.
Walsh missed a 27-yard field goal against Seattle in a Wild Card playoff game with the Minnesota Vikings two seasons ago, allowing the Seahawks to survive for a 10-9 victory.
