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Sources: Raiders trade CB Bennett to Eagles for DL Booker IV - ESPN

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are trading cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Booker, a fifth-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2022, will provide depth for the Raiders' D-line following the release of Christian Wilkins, who has been recovering from a Jones fracture that he suffered in October. Last season, Booker played in 17 games (one start) for the Eagles, totaling 18 tackles and a sack.

The 25-year-old was a member of the Eagles' practice squad in 2023, after playing 10 games in Houston as a rookie.

In Las Vegas, Booker joins a wide-open competition as a defensive tackle. During camp, the team has rotated Tyree Wilson, Leki Fotu, Jonah Laulu, Zach Carter and rookies Tonka Hemingway and JJ Pegues to allow them to carve out a role in the interior.

Bennett, a fourth-round pick in 2023, moves after playing 24 career games (11 starts) for the Raiders. The former Maryland standout played well during his sophomore campaign, which lasted 10 games after he underwent season-ending surgery on a torn labrum.

Playing primarily at outside cornerback, Bennett totaled 26 tackles and eight pass deflections. He also allowed 23 catches for 294 yards, two touchdowns and a passer rating of 86.7 on 45 targets as the nearest defender.

Bennett, 24, said in June this was the best he has felt from a health standpoint since college. He played through a torn labrum before deciding to have surgery. Despite Bennett being fully healthy, he has dropped in the depth chart.

Since OTAs, Bennett has played primarily with the second and third teams. Meanwhile, Eric Stokes and rookie Darien Porter have received the majority of the

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