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Jakorian Bennett Debuts in Eagles Practice as Cornerback Competition Widens

Fangio plans to test his readiness in upcoming sessions to determine if he can claim a starting cornerback role.

Overview

  • Bennett took part in his first on-field practice Saturday, working primarily with the second- and third-team defensive units.
  • He went through warmups for Thursday’s preseason opener against the Bengals but did not dress for the game.
  • Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said he will throw Bennett into action in upcoming practices to gauge how he fits the Eagles’ defensive scheme.
  • Philadelphia acquired the 24-year-old cornerback from the Raiders last week in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker to bolster secondary depth.
  • According to Pro Football Focus, Bennett allowed zero touchdowns on 18 catches from 37 targets last season and has fully recovered from labrum surgery.