The Philadelphia Eagles waived Jakorian Bennett, according to the NFL’s November 3 personnel notice. This move comes after the team opened Bennett’s 21-day practice window on October 14, with Philadelphia staring down a deadline to either activate him to the roster or shut him down for the rest of the 2026 season. Instead, the Eagles went for door number three, waiving him from injured reserve to let him try to catch on with a new team, or maybe even return to the Philly practice squad if he does not land elsewhere.
The Snap Count That Never Grew
The Eagles initially brought Bennett in through a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders last summer, needing help at corner. There was real hope that the 2023 fourth-round pick would be able to contribute something meaningful to the defense. But it just never happened. He logged a mere 98 defensive snaps in total last year, with a whopping 69 of those coming in Week 18 when the Eagles were resting starters. Then in 2025, he only got 58 defensive snaps.
Bennett started the 2026 season on IR after getting dinged up in the preseason. Had he stayed healthy, he might have pushed for the top backup outside cornerback spot, a role that veteran Jonathan Jones ended up claiming. With Jones recently getting hurt and being a 33-year-old on a one-year deal, it seems like Bennett could have absolutely stepped into that role. He even could have been in line for starting snaps with the Eagles potentially looking to move Riq Woolen ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Instead, Bennett is simply gone.
The Price of the Deal
Here is the kicker, and what makes Eagles fans really scratch their heads: The Eagles gave up Thomas Booker IV to get Bennett from the Raiders. And what is Booker IV doing these days? He is still with Las Vegas, playing a significant role. He logged the third-most defensive tackle snaps for the Raiders last year, and this season, he is at the fourth-most. So, while Bennett is off the roster entirely, the player the Eagles traded away for him is out there contributing big time for another team.
It is a tough break for Bennett, and a move that certainly leaves Eagles fans wondering about the front office’s strategy on this one. As for other news, the Eagles also released wide receiver Quentin Skinner from the practice squad after originally signing him just last week.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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