Jihaad Campbell, Eagles
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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.
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.
The Eagles moved up practice by an hour because of the intense South Philadelphia heat Tuesday. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio came dressed in sweat pants and a sweat shirt.
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.