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Raiders Swap Cornerback Jakorian Bennett for Defensive Tackle Thomas Booker With Eagles – Which Team Came Out on Top?

Raiders improve depth in the trenches, Eagles shore up the secondary

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Various sources around the NFL mention a player swap deal taking place between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Philadelphia Eagles. Per sources, the Raiders have sent cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the reigning Super Bowl Champions and have acquired defensive tackle Thomas Booker in return.

With the addition of Bennett, the Eagles have strengthened their secondary, while the Raiders have done the same on their defensive line. But which team has gotten the better end of the stick?

Trade: Raiders are sending CB Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles in exchange for DT Thomas Booker IV, per sources. pic.twitter.com/xB5ghtfC6c
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2025

Which Team Got the Better Deal?

Starting with the Raiders, Vegas needed to improve its depth in the trenches after letting go of Christian Wilkins after just one season. To provide further competition to the defensive tackle room, they have now brought in Thomas Booker.

The 25-year-old was a fifth-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft. Drafted by the Texans, Booker played only his rookie season in Houston, following which he was waived by the team.

The Eagles signed him in August 2023, but didn’t get a chance to play in his first season in Philadelphia. Last year, Booker played in 21 games en route to the Super Bowl, though he saw the field in a limited capacity.

Thomas Booker is a run stuffer that will compete for a starting spot on early downs but doesn't offer much as a pass rusher. Raiders will use Tyree Wilson inside in passing situations. pic.twitter.com/xHn4OHMfoo
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) August 5, 2025

As for Philadelphia, they have acquired a young and talented corner in Jakorian Bennett, who will provide stiff competition to Kelee Ringo and Adoree’ Jackson for the number 2 corner spot alongside CB1 Quinyon Mitchell.

Bennett was a fourth-round draftee from the 2023 draft class and was taken by the Raiders with the 104th overall pick. The Alabama native has started 11 games and played in another 13 in his two seasons in Vegas, but he showed plenty of promise.

Jakorian Bennett in single coverage this season:

🔒 40.0% completion rate
🔒 7 forced incompletions (T-5th)
🔒 58.6 passer rating allowed pic.twitter.com/r8vKV7sSbP
— PFF Las Vegas Raiders (@PFF_Raiders) November 10, 2024

Overall, the Eagles have managed to pull off another win with this trade. Both teams have added value to the areas they needed to improve in, but Philadelphia has managed to acquire a developing prospect with a higher ceiling at his position and all for just a rotational player swap.

Of course, it will be interesting to see how this all plays out for both teams. But, at the moment, it seems that Bennett can make a real push to earn a starting role soon within the Eagles’ secondary.

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