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Jaire Alexander\u2019s abrupt retirement, announced just over a week after his arrival in Philadelphia, came as a bit of a surprise.<\/p>\n
The Eagles had hoped Alexander would be a solid midseason acquisition, but that plan pretty much ended before it began. Alexander never played a snap, and he was subsequently placed on the team\u2019s reserved\/retired list.<\/p>\n
The Eagles will be getting some reinforcements at corner soon, though, as they\u2019ve activated Jakorian Bennett from injured reserve. Bennett has been sidelined since September with a pectoral injury, and his return should give Philadelphia more options in the secondary.<\/p>\n
Acquired from Las Vegas in an August trade, Bennett played only three games before his injury. It\u2019ll be interesting to see what type of role he has now that he\u2019s returning to action.<\/p>\n
GettyJakorian Bennett has been activated from IR by the Philadelphia Eagles. It comes at a good time, shortly after Jaire Alexander\u2019s surprise retirement.<\/p>\n
With Quinyon Mitchell established as the team\u2019s top outside corner, the opposite side has been more fluid. Adoree\u2019 Jackson has started four games on the outside, and Kelee Ringo has rotated in at times, as well. Their usage has varied week to week, often depending on how defensive coordinator Vic Fangio decides to use them.<\/p>\n
Cooper DeJean has added an unquestioned layer of versatility to the group. When the Eagles begin in base, he has frequently slid outside.<\/p>\n
Now, Bennett reenters the competition as the fourth outside option. The depth chart rounds out with Mac McWilliams, who has carved out a nice niche on special teams, and veteran Michael Carter II, who can also play nickel.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought Adoree\u2019 [Jackson] played really well. I think that we were able to watch practice this week \u2014 thought Michael Carter did an excellent job this week, starting to get confidence and build confidence in him,\u201d Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said on November 12 (h\/t Bleeding Green Nation).<\/p>\n
\u201cWas really excited about Jakorian before he got injured, really happy to have him back, and then Kelee [Ringo has] given us really good reps. And obviously, you have Q [Quinyon Mitchell] and Coop [Cooper DeJean] back there as well. So, feel really good about the depth at that [position].\u201d<\/p>\n
Before his injury, Bennett played only 24 defensive snaps for Philly. If he can play with a little more consistency, his role could grow over the second half of the season.<\/p>\n
The Eagles are fresh from a dominant defensive performance in their 10-7 Monday Night win over the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n
Through nine games, the Eagles are 7\u20132, and are allowing 21.3 points per game on \u00a0defense. Opponents have averaged fewer than 190 passing yards per game against the unit since late October, and their pass rush with new addition Jaelan Phillips has gotten some new life.<\/p>\n
Next up, they\u2019ll face another strong team from the NFC North in the 6-3 Detroit Lions, who are currently ranked second in the NFL in points scored (31.4) and sixth in total offense (372.4 yards per game). It\u2019ll be another huge test for Fangio\u2019s defense, and if they can eke out another win, it\u2019ll put Philly in the drivers seat in the NFC.<\/p>\n
Las Vegas, NV<\/strong> \u2014 As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their high-stakes Week 11 clash against the Dallas Cowboys, an unexpected storm erupted on the practice field, shaking up the team just days before the game. In a shocking display of frustration and rivalry, quarterback Geno Smith and defensive star Maxx Crosby reportedly clashed during a heated drill, with tensions running so high that teammates had to step in and break them apart.<\/p>\n “It got out of hand,”<\/strong> Smith admitted after the altercation. “Maxx and I were both fired up, and things got intense. We\u2019ve got a lot of passion for this game, but sometimes that can spill over. It\u2019s all good now. We\u2019re focused on Dallas.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n