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Jakorian Bennett shows starting cornerback potential in Eagles' preseason loss to Browns
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The Eagles ' cornerback battle opposite Quinyon Mitchell is still ongoing, with Kelee Ringo, Adoree' Jackson, and Jakorian Bennett all vying for the job. Bennett entered the competition late, but he may be leading the race after Philadelphia's preseason game vs. the Cleveland Browns .
Bennett had several quality reps against the Browns' receivers on Saturday. In the first quarter, he kept up with Dionate Johnson downfield after a double move and made slight physical contact, but no call was made.
Later in the second quarter, Bennett showed his closing speed while breaking up a pass intended for rookie wideout Gage Larvadain.
Bennett's ability to make up ground makes him an intriguing option at cornerback. Ringo and Jackson have failed to impress so far in camp, allowing the former Raider to seize his opportunity.
"I'm a person that loves to prepare and that needs preparation. I'm going to do everything I need to do to study the right way and just catch up to where the guys are right now," Bennett said after the trade "I'm just trying to be the best version of JB. I know the player I can be and whatever that is, that's football. That's my goal: Be the best version of myself."
Bennett left the game in the first half with an apparent left arm injury but later returned.
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