The Birds hadn't selected a true linebacker whom they intended to play at the second level in the first round of any draft since 1979. Jerry Robinson was the selection way back then, and please don't take that as shade thrown in Nolan Smith's direction. Though listed as a linebacker, we all know his role is to serve as more of a pass rusher.

No one thought Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell would be practicing yet, not even defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who originally projected an August return. “It was good to see [Jihaad Campbell] out there,

The Eagles felt lucky to land Campbell after moving up just one spot from 32 to 31 in April and it seems obvious that injury concerns pushed Campbell down into their range. But the Eagles cleared him medically and even though they knew he was rehabbing that shoulder, they didn’t expect it to hinder his career-long term.

Philadelphia broke a 46-year draft trend by selecting Jihaad Campbell in the first round, and just one week into training camp, the Alabama star is making the organization look brilliant.

The first-round linebacker was ready in time to practice from training camp's start, and he has a clear path to becoming one of the Eagles' starters.

Jihaad Campbell is an athletic marvel, and after missing the entire off-season, Philadelphia's rookie linebacker is getting first team reps with the Eagles' defense

The linebacker has been limited through three days of camp. But on Saturday, he saw some action with the first-team defense. While Campbell is focused on the now, the Week 1 starting role looms.

Dean will want to start when he comes back after his productive 2024, but Campbell and younger linebacker depth could take away that option in Philly.

Jihaad Campbell, a Philadelphia Eagles rookie from Gloucester Township, will return to his hometown for a back-to-school event. Campbell's Back to School Bookbag Giveaway runs from 12-4 p.m. Saturday at Gloucester Township Community Park (Peter Cheeseman Road and Hickstown Road).

Howie Roseman took his seat next to Nick Sirianni on Wednesday morning ahead of the first Eagles training camp practice and started his interview session with reporters by providing an update. Nakobe Dean,

Vic Fangio seems elated about Jihaad Campbell's earlier-than-expected appearance at Eagles training camp practice.