Eagles Acquire Cornerback, Raiders Bolster Defensive Line in Trade

Bennett Heads to Philadelphia in Exchange for Booker

The Philadelphia Eagles have strengthened their cornerback depth by acquiring **Jakorian Bennett** from the Las Vegas Raiders. In a swap of defensive players, the Raiders received defensive tackle **Thomas Booker IV**.

Philadelphia Adds to Defensive Backfield

The Eagles continue to build their secondary, adding **Bennett** to a group that includes **Quinyon Mitchell**, **Cooper DeJean**, **Kelee Ringo**, **Adoree Jackson**, and **Mac McWilliams**. **Bennett** will compete with **Ringo** and **Jackson** for a starting role.

Raiders Address Defensive Line Needs

Las Vegas sought to reinforce its defensive interior, a move necessitated by the departure of **Christian Wilkins**. **Booker** is expected to help fill that void.

Player Profiles and Career Highlights

A fourth-round selection in 2023, **Bennett** played in 13 games for the Raiders, starting 11. He recorded 58 tackles and 11 passes defensed during his tenure.

Meanwhile, **Booker**, a fifth-round pick by the Texans in 2022, participated in all 17 regular-season contests for Philadelphia last season. He saw action on 166 defensive snaps and 32 on special teams, starting one game.

Booker initially joined the Texans but was released during training camp in 2023 before being signed to the Eagles’ practice squad. He did not appear in a regular-season game in 2023.

Recent NFL trade analysis highlights that teams often seek to address specific positional needs, with cornerbacks being a high-demand position. For instance, in 2023, cornerback trades saw significant activity, reflecting the premium placed on lockdown defensive backs (NFL.com).