Philadelphia has shaken up its training camp with a recent trade, acquiring cornerback Jakorian Bennett from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker. This move was reported on Monday evening and adds a new layer of depth to the Eagles’ already strong lineup.
Bennett, a fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft, has played in 24 games, starting 11 of them, including seven in the last season. During his time with the Raiders, he accumulated 58 tackles and 11 passes defended. While the Eagles boast a solid secondary that ranked first in the league for passing yards allowed last season, Bennett might not be positioned as a starter right away. However, he does enhance the Eagles’ cornerback options alongside players like Quinyon Mitchell and Adoree’ Jackson.
On the flip side, Thomas Booker, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 draft by the Texans, appeared in all 17 regular-season games for Philadelphia last year. He contributed 18 tackles and a sack, making his addition to the Raiders significant as it bolsters their interior defensive line following the release of Christian Wilkins.
While this trade may not be a game-changer for either team, it reflects the type of strategic decisions that teams are making as they finalize their rosters leading up to the season. Such adjustments are common during training camp, where squads are keen to ensure they have the right mix of talent for their 53-man roster.
In other news, the Los Angeles Chargers announced that linebacker Denzel Perryman was released from custody after he will not face charges related to a weapons violation. Meanwhile, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has taken some time off practice citing “business” reasons as he seeks a contract extension.
With training camps buzzing with updates, teams across the league are making waves, and fans are eager to see how these changes will play out on the field.
