New Raiders DT Thomas Booker is already getting 1st-team reps

Las Vegas Raiders recently acquired the Thomas Booker defensive platforms in a business with the Philadelphia Eagles who sent Jakorian Bennett in the other direction. Booker made his debut at the Raiders during the 23-23 Terk of week 1 of week 1 with the Seattle Seahawks. The fourth year interior defender had an impressive start.

Booker played a total of 11 snaps. The coaches staff were impressed by their participation in a limited action. Head coach Pete Carroll rewarded Booker for his projection by giving him representatives of the first team with the defense on Saturday. It should be noted that the defensive platform Adam Butler has not practiced, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.

#Raiders Just wrapped in pads without pads inside:
– Thomas Booker IV received representatives from the first team while DT Adam Butler did not practice.
– Meredith remains the departure center.
– Pratt had a nice pb on a deep pass at Raheem Mostert on 7-sur 7.
– AOC was chosen by Trey…

– Ryan McFadden (@RyanMcfadden_) August 9, 2025

Butler and Jonah Laulu worked as well as the defensive pack in basic defense. Laulu struggled with the offensive line of the first Seahawks team on Thursday, winning a global note of 28.7 pro football focus.

For the moment, Laulu remains the expected starter. But seeing Booker get representatives of the first team in training while Butler was sidelined strongly indicates that the new acquisition could be the first option outside the bench. This place Booker before Keondre Coburn and Leki Fotu on the depth table.

Booker is already gaining influence with Carroll and coaches. If Laulu does not start to execute more admirably, we could see Booker replace him as the first choice partner next to Butler.

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