Eagles Waive Cornerback Jakorian Bennett
Philadelphia cuts the 26-year-old defensive back after he spent the season on injured reserve.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
The Philadelphia Eagles waived cornerback Jakorian Bennett on Tuesday, November 3, after he had been on injured reserve. Bennett had been acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders in August 2025 in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV.
Why it matters
The move clears a roster spot for the Eagles and leaves Bennett free to sign with another team. It also shows how quickly depth decisions in the secondary can change once a player is sidelined.
Bennett, a 2023 fourth-round pick, logged 98 defensive snaps in 2025 before his injury. His 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened October 14, and the Eagles chose to waive him rather than activate him.
The players
Jakorian Bennett
Bennett is a cornerback who was selected by the Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft and later traded to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are a National Football League franchise based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a longtime contender in the NFC East.
The details
Bennett began the season on injured reserve after getting hurt during the summer, and Jonathan Jones, 33, was signed to compete for the backup outside corner job. The Eagles had also signed Riq Woolen to a one-year deal this offseason.
Timeline
August 2025: The Eagles acquired Bennett from the Las Vegas Raiders.
October 14: Bennett's 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened.
November 3: The Eagles waived Bennett.
Season Trajectory
The Eagles' secondary reshuffle this year began with the one-year signing of Riq Woolen, which left Bennett without a clear path to playing time. The waiver extends that pattern of roster churn at cornerback.
Bennett's release removes a backup outside corner option from the Eagles' depth chart, leaving Jonathan Jones and the newly signed Woolen to handle the secondary's reserve snaps. Fantasy managers tracking Philadelphia's defense should watch how the rotation settles.
The takeaway
Roster cuts like this one often reflect how quickly depth charts change once a player is sidelined for an extended stretch. Watching snap counts over the next few weeks will show how the Eagles weigh their cornerback options.
Further reading
For more Eagles roster moves, see Football coverage on Wisevoter.
