Blockbuster Swap: Eagles and Raiders Pull Off Surprising DT-CB Trade That Could Shift Team Dynamics

The Raiders have traded cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV, according to multiple reports.

He spent 2022 with the Texans, who released him out of training camp in 2023. The Eagles signed him to their practice squad, but he did not play a regular-season game in 2023.The NFL trade winds have kicked up once again, and this time, it’s the Raiders and Eagles making a move that’s shaking up their rosters in a pretty intriguing way . Jakorian Bennett, the young cornerback who made quite a splash in his rookie season with the Raiders, is headed to Philadelphia. In exchange, the Raiders are bringing in Thomas Booker IV, a defensive lineman with a solid resume and a chip on his shoulder after bouncing around a bit. It’s one of those trades that signals a shift in strategy—Philly doubling down on their defensive backs, and Vegas shoring up that defensive line gap left by Christian Wilkins. Personally, I think Bennett’s arrival could stir up some serious competition in the Eagles’ secondary, while Booker’s fresh start might just be what the Raiders need to anchor their defense. It’s a swap with plenty of layers, and I can’t wait to see how both players fit into their new digs .LEARN MOREBennett, a fourth-round pick in 2023, started 11 games and played in 13 others with the Raiders. He has 58 tackles and 11 passes defensed.The Eagles get even deeper in their cornerbacks room, with Booker joining Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Kelee Ringo, Adoree Jackson and Mac McWilliams. Bennett will join the competition with Ringo and Jackson to win a starting job. The Raiders had a big need in the middle of their defensive line after releasing Christian Wilkins. Booker, a fifth-round pick of the Texans in 2022, appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Eagles last season. He started one game and played 166 defensive snaps and 32 on special teams.