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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Philadelphia Eagles trade DT Thomas Booker IV to Las Vegas Raiders for CB Jakorian Bennett
(Image via Getty: Thomas Booker IV and Jakorian Bennett) Training camp is a period of heated trade exchanges and intense practice. Every NFL team solidifies its 53-man roster before the season begins–because once the season's on, no chances can be drawn or called upon. Keeping this in mind, Nick Sirianni's Philadelphia Eagles are trading their defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV in exchange for Pete Carroll's Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett. NFL Insider Adam Schefter introduced this trade exchange to cyberspace Adam Schefter wrote on X, 'Trade: Raiders are sending CB Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles in exchange for DT Thomas Booker IV, per sources.' Another NFL Insider, Ian Rapoport, further elaborated, 'The #Eagles acquire CB Jakorian Bennett, a former fourth round, while the #Raiders beef up their D-line with Thomas Booker, a former fifth round DT.' How did cyberspace react? Let's discover. How many cornerbacks do the Philadelphia Eagles need? Ian Rapoport's X declaration attracted a lot of questions. From–Is cornerback Jakorian Bennett any good–to–How many cornerbacks do the Eagles need. The question is sincere because the Eagles already have six, let us repeat, six cornerbacks in their active roster: Adoree' Jackson Eli Ricks Quinyon Mitchell Mac McWilliams Kelee Ringo Parry Nickerson Just days before their first 2025 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Super Bowl LIX-winning team amplified their cornerback space with Las Vegas Raiders CB Jakorian Bennett. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Now, coming to the other question–How good is Bennett? Jakorian Bennett stats The Raiders drafted the 24-year-old cornerback in the 2023 NFL Draft as their fourth-round, 104th overall pick. He played two seasons for them. Jakorian accumulated 58 total tackles, 39 solo tackles, 19 assist tackles, and 11 passes defended in a total of 24 games played. When many netizens were doubting Bennett's capabilities, one fan felt confident for him, 'Now look how he miraculously makes to pro bowl.' Who's going to take Bennett's place in Pete Carroll's team? Eagles (now, former) defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV. Let's discuss him. Philadelphia Eagles fans–Thomas Booker IV any good? When fans were doubting Jakorian's capabilities for the reigning champions–Philadelphia Eagles, they did not spare Las Vegas Raiders' newest entrant either. A fan questioned–Eagles fans, Booker any good? While another assuredly wrote, 'Texans legend headed to Vegas.' The Houston Texans drafted the 25-year-old DT in the 2022 NFL draft as their fifth-round, 150th overall pick. Booker IV played for just one season for them. He got traded to the Eagles in the 2023 season. The next season? He became a Super Bowl LIX champion! What do his stats look like? Thomas Booker IV stats In a total of 27 games, the former Texans and Eagles DT notched 33 total tackles, 19 solo tackles, 14 assist tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defensed. Last year, Booker IV accumulated 18 tackles and a sack in 17 games played for the Eagles. Booker IV will take up the space left by Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Christian Wilkins was released from Las Vegas Raiders for kissing teammate on head On July 28, a source told Adam Schefter that Christian Wilkins was released by the Las Vegas Raiders for kissing a fellow team player on the head. The teammate took offense and complained to the human resources department. The department investigated the incident. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll did not want to comment on it– 'I have no comment to make. We made a decision on what we're doing, and we're moving with it.' Another Raiders DT, Adam Butler, told ESPN, 'Whatever you're going through as a person, athlete, non-athlete or whoever, whatever your struggle is, if you've got something going on in life, just talk to somebody. Get some therapy. Somebody out there in this world will hear you out.' Apart from this incident, another reason for Wilkins' departure was that he was recovering from a Jones fracture–a broken bone on the pinky toe side of the foot. Also Read: Cleveland Browns sign 6th QB Tyler Huntley amidst growing QB competition | NFL News - Times of India Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
02-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What does Zach Allen's new 4-year, $102M deal with the Broncos mean for Jalen Carter?
Zach Allen's new 4-year, $102 million contract with the Broncos could ensure a $30 million per year average for Eagles DT Jalen Carter The Broncos' No. 1 defensive tackle has signed a new deal, and it could have an enormous impact on Eagles third-year star Jalen Carter. Denver and Zach Allen have officially agreed to terms on a four-year, $102 million extension, Adam Schefter reported. The deal comes with $69.5 million in guarantees, and Allen is now under contract with the club through 2029. The highest-paid list Allen's $25.5 million per year average puts him at No. 2 on the highest-paid list, behind Carter's former Eagles teammate, Milton Williams. Comparing Allen and Carter According to Evan Kaplan, Allen's 50 pass rush wins when lined up as a defensive tackle were by far the most in the NFL. Next closest were Chris Jones and Quinnen Williams, with 34 each. The 28-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2024, logging 8.5 sacks and leading all defensive tackles in the NFL with 67 pressures, according to Next Gen Stats. Allen (6-5, 285 pounds) originally entered the league as a third-round pick out of Boston College with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019. After four years in Arizona, Allen hit free agency in 2023 and signed a three-year, $45.75 million contract with the Broncos. Allen made an instant impact in Denver, recording 60 tackles, 24 quarterback hits, five sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup in 17 starts in 2023. Carter earned second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors during the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX-winning campaign in 2024. The former Georgia All-American led the Eagles' defense in pressures (45), QB hits (16), and TFLs (12), becoming the youngest DT (23 years old) in franchise history to garner Pro Bowl accolades. Carter ranked 4th among interior DL in Pro Football Focus pass-rush grade (81.5), behind Chris Jones (91.0), Cameron Heyward (87.2), and JefferySimmons (81.6) in that category (min. 400 pass-rush snaps).
Fox News
24-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Super Bowl champion Mekhi Becton's mother seeks kidney transplant
Mekhi Becton, who was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LIX-winning team, revealed that his mother is facing a serious health issue. In a social media post, the Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman pleaded for support amid his mother, Semone's, search for a kidney. "PSA: My Mom needs a kidney!!!! If anyone can help, please please please let me know!!!!,'" Becton wrote on X on Wednesday. Becton did not offer details on the specific issue his mother isfacing, but he noted her blood type: "Blood type B+," the NFL star wrote in a follow-up post. Some fans with apparent corresponding blood types replied to Becton's plea and offered a kidney. Betcon added that he was waiting for the latest information from his "mom and doctors." "Waiting on more updates from my mom and doctors! Will keep yall all updated appreciate all of yall and the support!!" he wrote on social media. The New York Jets drafted Becton in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Becton's mother spoke to the New York Post after her son landed with the team. She said she's always been Becton's biggest supporter, even when he was just a young flag football player. "Although it was only flag football, I remember him going out and being scared that he was going to get hit," Semone said of her son, who started playing at age 4. "But I've always been excited to see him play." Becton agreed to a two-year deal with the Chargers last month. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Fox News
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Eagles GM's NFL Draft process comes to light days before event, reveals why he won't choose certain players
Not only does Howie Roseman know how to evaluate talent – he also knows how to evaluate personalities. Roseman, of course, built the Super Bowl LIX-winning Philadelphia Eagles, and is now widely considered one of the best general managers in the National Football League. And while winning is the most important facet of a football team, Roseman has striven to make sure that that winning team is filled with "really good people." In March, Roseman revealed one of his "dealbreakers" when it comes to evaluating players and bringing them to Philly. "There are just objective things that even I can't overrule… Violence against women. It's just not for us. I wouldn't even watch them; I don't even want to talk about it. It's just a deal-breaker for us," Roseman said to Todd McShay last month. "So, I can't go. 'Oh, but he's really good, and he did it 10 years ago, and he learned from it.' It just doesn't work for us." Roseman reflected on that evaluation process during his pre-draft media availability this week. "We have a process, we have an objective process that we use. We live in a country where you're innocent until proven guilty, and so we try to abide by the judicial process. But I think to get into the details of what we do, that's part of our internal dynamics that I probably wouldn't want to get into," Roseman said, via OutKick. "But certainly we try not to make it subjective, is basically what I would say, [so we don't] get in a situation where we really like a player [and] make excuses for that player. So, we try to have objective criteria when it comes to the issues that you're asking me about, but it is important to us, the people that we bring in this building and that we know we can win with really good people. "We also know that young people make mistakes in other areas, but that was one that was on my heart when I was talking about it and something that we believe in as an organization." Of course, that's not to say Roseman won't bring in players with troubled pasts – Jalen Carter was the ninth overall pick to Philly (they traded up to get him) despite being involved in a street race that resulted in the deaths of his former Georgia teammate and a university staffer. Carter was charged with reckless driving and pleaded no contest. But, domestic violence is off limits, and despite some of the game's best players having prior issues, it doesn't seem like it's affecting Roseman one bit. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Reuters
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Champion Dodgers to visit White House in April
March 26 - The Los Angeles Dodgers accepted an invitation to celebrate their World Series victory at the White House. The visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will take place April 7 when the Dodgers are in Washington, D.C., to play the Nationals. The team said members of the Dodgers will visit Capitol Hill the following day. "The Dodgers look forward to visiting the White House and celebrating our title," the team said in a statement released Tuesday night. In addition, members of the Dodgers will visit Capitol Hill on April 8. "It's certainly a huge honor to get the invitation to the White House," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday before his team met the Los Angeles Angels in an exhibition game. "It allows us to celebrate our 2024 championship. To my understanding, every World Series champion gets that honor, so it's a great honor for all of us." The team also visited with former President Joe Biden at the White House to celebrate the 2020 World Series title the following year. The Dodgers will be the first champions to meet with President Donald Trump in April. The Super Bowl LIX-winning Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to visit April 28. Trump also said recently he would welcome a visit from the Kansas City Chiefs, who won the 2020 Super Bowl during his first term as president. They were unable to go to Washington because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
