Eagles Newcomer Speaks Out After Fiancée Suffers Rare Vaccine Complication Before Pregnancy

Philadelphia, PA – Eagles fans were eager to see the latest addition to their secondary, but his arrival in Philadelphia has been marked by a deeply personal and heartbreaking challenge away from the game.

It began as a responsible step in family planning: his fiancée received the MMR vaccine, recommended to protect both mother and child from measles, mumps, and rubella before pregnancy.

No one could have foreseen the rare complication that followed. Within days, she developed severe facial swelling and discoloration, later diagnosed as a hematoma — a painful and frightening setback to their plans for starting a family.

"Nothing is more painful than watching the woman I love go through this, when all we wanted was to prepare for our baby. Please, think carefully about what you put into your body."

Those words came from cornerback Jakorian Bennett, the Eagles newcomer acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders, now dealing with an off-field battle far more personal than anything he’s faced on the gridiron.

Bennett has been balancing training camp responsibilities with frequent hospital visits, making sure his fiancée gets the best medical attention and emotional support possible during her recovery.

The Eagles fanbase has shown its support online, sending prayers, encouragement, and messages of solidarity, turning comment sections into walls of compassion that transcend the usual football talk.

As the season approaches, Bennett’s attention remains divided — learning a new defense in Philadelphia while standing by his partner’s side. For now, in the City of Brotherly Love, family and healing come first.