The Philadelphia Eagles have long operated with a willingness to reshape their roster when opportunities arise, and that approach appears unchanged as training camp progresses and the preseason approaches.
A recent assessment from Zach Berman of The Athletic has drawn attention to two cornerbacks who could become trade candidates before the 2026 season begins in earnest.
Berman, examining the defensive roster player by player, pointed to Kelee Ringo and Jakorian Bennett as names worth watching.
Concerning Ringo, Berman noted that the former fourth-round pick did not secure a starting role last season and now serves as a depth piece who contributes meaningfully on special teams. With Ringo in the final year of his contract, Berman suggested he should not be ruled out as a potential trade candidate.
Bennett finds himself in a comparable situation. After receiving a significant opportunity following training camp a year ago, he was unable to claim a starting spot on the outside. Like Ringo, Bennett is also in the last year of his deal and could serve as a trade chip if he does not emerge as one of the top reserve corners.
Both players arrived in the league through the 2023 draft, selected just one pick apart in the fourth round. Ringo, chosen by Philadelphia at No. 105 overall, appeared in every regular-season game last year and recorded 37 tackles along with a forced fumble, a recovery, and two passes defended. B
ennett, originally taken by the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 104, saw action in 11 games for the Eagles and finished with seven tackles and one pass defended. Their modest production reflects limited opportunities more than a lack of physical tools, yet the depth chart in front of them has grown crowded.
Philadelphia invested heavily in the secondary this offseason, adding Tariq Woolen in free agency to join established pieces such as Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Jonathan Jones.
That depth creates a logical market for teams seeking cornerback help, particularly those looking for young players with remaining contractual control or special-teams value.
General manager Howie Roseman has shown a consistent willingness to move players when the return improves the overall roster picture. If a suitable offer materializes for either Ringo or Bennett, it would fit the pattern of calculated roster management that has defined the Eagles under his leadership.
As final cuts and the start of the regular season draw closer, these two corners remain names to monitor.
Their situations illustrate how even a deep secondary can generate surplus value in a league where quality depth at the position is always in demand.
