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Panthers Sign Ex‑Eagles Cornerback Jakorian Bennett to Practice Squad

Carolina added Bennett as low‑cost depth to address a cornerback room hit by injuries with a clear path for short‑term elevation to the active roster.

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Oct 11, 2026; Tottenham, ENG; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) is pursued by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett (23) during the second half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Carolina Panthers announced Friday that they signed 26‑year‑old cornerback Jakorian Bennett to their practice squad.
  • Philadelphia released Bennett earlier this week after he spent the 2026 season on injured reserve and was not activated during his IR return window.
  • Bennett was a 2023 fourth‑round pick out of Maryland who has appeared in 35 NFL games with 12 starts and owns 65 tackles and 12 pass deflections in his career.
  • Panthers reporters and NFL insiders say Carolina’s cornerback group is thin because Will Lee III, Mike Jackson, Akayleb Evans and Jaycee Horn are all dealing with injuries, which could lead to Bennett being elevated quickly.
  • The move gives Bennett a low‑risk chance to rebuild his career and gives Carolina an immediately available veteran option under practice‑squad elevation rules that allow short‑term promotion to the active roster.