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Eagles decided to keep flawed preseason star on official 53-man roster

The final week of NFL cuts is a pressure cooker. It separates the sure things from the hopefuls. Every snap feels like a live audition for the new Eagles. And even the older ones. Some flashed brilliance one moment and frustration the next. And that's a tantalizing puzzle for a coaching staff with glaring needs.

Have you ever seen a guy trip over the red carpet and still get handed the mic? That’s Jakorian Bennett right now. He’s the underdog who showed up late to the cookout, spilled the lemonade, but somehow still got invited to sit at the grown-ups’ table.