Philadelphia trades defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV to Las Vegas for cornerback Jakorian Bennett. Bennett adds valuable coverage depth behind Quinyon Mitchell in a shrewd Eagles trade.
⚙️ Jakorian Bennett Trade
- On August 4–5, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders completed a player for player trade. The Eagles acquired cornerback Jakorian Bennett from the Raiders in exchange for interior defensive lineman Thomas Booker IV.
- Bennett, a 2023 fourth-round pick out of Maryland, appeared in 24 games over two seasons with Las Vegas, tallying 58 tackles and 11 passes defensed. Booker a 2022 fifth round pick from Stanford played in all 17 regular season games for Philadelphia in 2024 but mostly in a reserve role.
- The move comes amid a crowded Eagles secondary competition Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Kelee Ringo, Adoree’ Jackson and Mac McWilliams already on the roster. Bennett now joins that battle for starting snaps.
🏈 Player Profiles & PFF Insights
Jakorian Bennett: Profile & PFF Metrics
- Bennett completed 58 tackles and 11 passes defensed by the end of 2024 he played in 24 NFL games with 11 starts.
- PFF ranks him modestly: overall grade 58.6 (135th/222 CBs) coverage grade 61.0 and run-defense grade 42.2 reflecting strengths in coverage but need for tackling improvement.
- During his Raider tenure, he allowed a 40% completion rate in single coverage forced seven incompletions (t‑5th in league) and held opposing passer rating to ~58.6.
Thomas Booker IV: Profile & Usage
- Booker appeared in all Eagles regular-season games in 2024 tallying 18 tackles, one sack and minimal special-teams snaps (~7%) and defensive snaps (~17%).
- He was drafted in 2022 by Houston spent time on Philadelphia’s practice squad in 2023 before contributing in 2024 including Super Bowl LIX victory depth role.
🧩 Analysis: Eagles Secondary Impact & Camp Competition
- Philadelphia lost Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers and Avonte Maddox in free agency leaving holes outside the rookie Mitchell & DeJean duo. Bennett provides depth and coverage ability to contend for the starting outside corner spot.
- Analysts grade the trade: Eagles receive a “B” as Bennett addresses a need despite tackling concerns; Raiders earn a “B‑” boosting their DT depth after cutting Christian Wilkins.
- Silver & Black Pride notes Bennett may shift to nickel corner given his quickness and inside experience (~228 college snaps at nickel) despite boundary background.