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Raiders, Eagles Agree to Rare Preseason Swap of Bennett and Booker

Awaiting physicals, the rare preseason player-for-player swap reshapes training camp competitions.

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) deflects the ball away from Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Eagles and Raiders agreed to exchange cornerback Jakorian Bennett for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV, pending physical examinations by both teams.
  • Bennett, a 2023 fourth-round pick out of Maryland with 24 games and 11 starts, joins Philadelphia’s training camp to compete for an outside cornerback role alongside Kelee Ringo and Adoree’ Jackson.
  • Booker, a 2022 fifth-round pick who appeared in 17 games with one start and recorded 18 tackles and a sack last season, reports to Las Vegas to vie for a depth spot on the interior defensive line.
  • The transaction is one of the few direct player-for-player trades executed during the NFL preseason, highlighting how teams manage rookie-scale contracts and roster needs in training camp.
  • Las Vegas created an opening by releasing veteran DT Christian Wilkins earlier in camp, and Booker is expected to help reinforce the Raiders’ interior line.