Overview
- Carolina signed former Raiders and Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett to its practice squad on Friday after a Thursday workout, and the team released practice-squad corner Zion Childress to make room.
- Bennett cleared waivers unclaimed after the Philadelphia Eagles released him earlier in the week following a 2026 stint on injured reserve when he did not play.
- Across his NFL career Bennett has appeared in 35 games with 12 starts and recorded about 65 tackles and roughly a dozen passes defended while allowing a passer rating in the low-80s.
- The Panthers added Bennett because their cornerback room is thin with Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Akayleb Evans sidelined and rookie Will Lee III dealing with a hamstring issue, and the team can elevate practice-squad players for short-term game help.
- The move is a low-cost, stopgap option that gives Bennett a clear chance to revive his career and gives Carolina flexibility before the trade deadline if injuries force further roster changes.