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Reuters
6 hours ago
- General
- Reuters
Eagles first-round pick Jihaad Campbell idle until August
June 3 - Philadelphia Eagles fans will have to wait until training camp to see first-round pick Jihaad Campbell in action. Drafted 31st overall out of Alabama in April, the 21-year-old linebacker is recovering from surgery in March to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. "He won't hit the practice field until sometime in August," defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday. "We're doing all we can, he's doing all he can in meetings. We're doing all we can with him on the field. I take him to the side and do an individual drill with him that's suited to what he can do right now. He's working good and trying to pick it up." Fangio added that Campbell, 21, will start off working at inside linebacker when he returns. Any move to the edge will have to wait until the team evaluates his recovery status. Campbell recorded 5.0 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles in 13 games for the Crimson Tide in 2024, earning a spot on the All-Southeastern Conference first team. --Field Level Media
USA Today
8 hours ago
- General
- USA Today
Eagles DC Vic Fangio provides injury updates on Jihaad Campbell and Nakobe Dean
Eagles DC Vic Fangio provides injury updates on Jihaad Campbell and Nakobe Dean Eagles defensive coordinator provides updates on two young Eagles defenders, Nakobe Dean and Jihaad Campbell. It's June 3rd as this story is written and released. That means the Philadelphia Eagles are hitting the practice field for yet another OTA session. Four are already in the books. Philadelphia will take a day off before concluding organized team activities on June 5. Mandatory minicamp begins on June 10. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio met with media members. He's always honest. Boy, has he given us much to talk about. Vic Fangio provides injury updates on two young Eagles defenders. Among the headline-worthy discussions from Vic's presser were conversations about Cooper DeJean and Bryce Huff. The former is a versatile talent, and everyone wants to see that versatility. The latter was passed on the depth chart when his hand injury never healed as quickly as Philadelphia would have liked. Coach Fangio believes he'll do well in the Bay Area for the San Francisco 49ers. Fangio wants to keep DeJean at nickel but may try to work him into base sets as a safety. Jordan Davis's conditioning was brought up. It is also essential to make notes of the updates that were provided on two of the walking wounded. Per Fangio, rookie Jihaad Campbell won't practice until August. He'll work out at off-ball linebacker upon his return. Nakobe Deal will also "be out for a while". Campbell has a history of injuries, specifically to his knees and shoulder area. Dean tore his patellar tendon in his left knee while making a routine tackle during the Wild Card Round of the Eagles' playoff run. In March, Campbell underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum he suffered during the 2024 season. The Eagles' medical staff believes he'll be fine. He also thinks he'll be fine, and that has instilled more confidence that he'll be a steal after falling to pick 31. "He'll be out for a while" doesn't necessarily tell us how long we should wait before we begin monitoring Dean's potential return. It sounds, however, that theories of a Week 1 return have been exaggerated.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jihaad Campbell lands behind Eagles rival in early ranking of DROY candidates
Jihaad Campbell lands behind Eagles rival in early ranking of DROY candidates Jihaad Campbell lands behind an Eagles' rival in an early ranking of early DROY favorites. If you're a Philadelphia Eagles rival, you're probably hoping that Howie Roseman's luck will run out and, at some point, things will stop breaking his way. If you're a Birds fan, you're probably hoping that never happens. You have to love what you've been seeing, especially recently. Whether it's the trade that brought A.J. Brown to town (or one that shipped Bryce Huff elsewhere), the Eagles' GM seems to be made of magic. Howie seems to have mastered the salary cap and the NFL Draft. He navigates both like he invented them. Let's discuss the past three offseasons. First, he landed Jalen Carter as a ninth-overall selection. No one said much because we were aware of the circumstances. The winning streak continued. Somehow, in that same draft, he also landed Nolan Smith in Round 1. Fast forward to 2024. It seemed impossible that Philadelphia would have a shot at acquiring Quinyon Mitchell because they were picking so late in Round 1. They landed him with the 22nd-overall selection. Then, they also added Cooper DeJean. Wait! How did they get both guys? And, while we're on the subject, how did the Eagles wind up with Jihaad Campbell this past April at 31? Some projected him as a top-15 selection. The answers are simple. Howie is a genius. Sometimes, teams get lucky. Fortune falls on the well-prepared. Jihaad Campbell named among five Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates. If there's one knock on Campbell, it's the injury history. There are discussions about past shoulder and knee injuries. He underwent labrum surgery this past March, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to deduce that's what wound up influencing his Round 1 slide. No one seems to be worried, though. Philadelphia is home to one of the league's best medical teams. If they're willing to give Campbell a passing grade, there is seemingly no need to argue, so the focus can be shifted to how much he'll be asked to do as a rookie and how high he can soar. Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano recently stacked five candidates for the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Campbell ranks second, right behind a rival on the New York Giants' roster, edge rusher Abdul Carter. Here's some of the explanation: "It bodes well that one of the most successful GMs of the past decade did everything he could to ensure Campbell landed in Philadelphia. Strangely, some teams don't value off-ball linebackers as high as other positions, but that ended up being a benefit for GM Howie Roseman, who only needed to trade up one spot after surprisingly seeing Campbell still available at No. 31." Here's more: "Roseman reportedly had multiple failed attempts to go up higher to nab the versatile playmaker from Alabama. Campbell could have a dominant rookie season playing for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, while lining up next to first-team All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun and behind dominant defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Teams might be kicking themselves for allowing Campbell to fall to the defending Super Bowl champions." Two things are interesting. One, Malaki Starks, someone the Birds' fans hoped would land, wasn't on this list. James Pearce Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), Nick Emmanwori (Seattle Seahawks), and Will Johnson (Arizona Cardinals) round out the top five. Another interesting fact is unrelated to the ranking. It's more about Carter landing with the hated Giants. Carter is from Philly. He grew up an Eagles fan and attended Penn State. Sadly, he's now the enemy. Oh well... Maybe the G-Men hold on to Joe Schoen. Maybe he screws everything up when Carter becomes eligible for free agency. That way, he can come to Philadelphia and terrorize Big Blue a la James Bradberry (in 2022), Saquon Barkley, and, hopefully, Azeez Ojulari.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inside the Eagles Most Drastic Position Group Change
It's crazy to think how much can change in a single year or two. In 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the worst linebacker rooms in the league. Things weren't expected to be much better in 2024. Not only did the team sign unproven players like Zack Baun to lower-level deals, but they didn't address the position in the draft at all. Advertisement A football miracle happened, though. Thanks to the development of their coaching staff with coordinator Vic Fangio leading the way, the Eagles had not just a good linebacker room, but the best in the league. Leading the way was Baun. A former pass-rushing specialist from the New Orleans Saints, Baun became an off-ball linebacker in Fangio's system and ended up as a first-team All-Pro for the Eagles in 2024. Not only was Baun a defensive player of the year finalist, but he also received a hefty three-year extension worth over $17 million annually over the length of the deal. Yes, the Eagles - a team known for their penny-pinching at the linebacker position - paid big money for the best one in the league last year. Advertisement It shows that the linebacker room in Philadelphia isn't the only thing to have changed, The Eagles' mindset in the building for the position has altered since Fangio was bought in. They even drafted Jihaad Campbell in the first round of the 2025 draft in April. Campbell is the first linebacker drafted in the first round by the Eagles since 1979. It's just another reminder of how things have changed for the organization - massively - this offseason. Related: Eagles Most Massive Loss Ranks As Surprise
Fox Sports
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
NFL top-10 rankings: Commanders ahead of Chiefs ... but can either catch Eagles?
With free agency and the NFL Draft behind us, we've seen a shuffling of rosters around the league. So which teams have solidified their standings as championship contenders? Let's rank the top-10 NFL teams as we head into summer: 1. Philadelphia Eagles: The defending champs are not resting on their laurels with general manager Howie Roseman making shrewd moves to keep the team young, athletic, and dynamic. The Eagles moved on from a handful of key veterans to create room for an influx of newbies to help chase back-to-back titles. Rookies Jihaad Campbell, Andrew Mukuba, and Ty Robinson join a defensive lineup already littered with young playmakers, such as Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith Jr., Cooper DeJean, and Quinyon Mitchell. The Eagles are counting on their "draft and develop" tactics to complement a top-heavy offense loaded with star power. Given the unstoppable potential of a unit sparked by Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and the best O-line in football, the Eagles deserve the top spot on this list. 2. Buffalo Bills: After failing to reach the Super Bowl behind the NFL's most explosive offense, general manager Brandon Beane spent the offseason upgrading a defense that let the team down in crucial moments last season. The Bills added a collection of pass rushers (Joey Bosa, Landon Jackson, TJ Sanders, and Deone Walker) and coverage specialists (Maxwell Hairston, Tre'Davious White, Jordan Hancock, and Dorian Strong) to help the defense preserve late-game leads against elite opponents. If Josh Allen and Co. continue to force opponents into high-scoring shootouts, the Bills' new and improved defense is better equipped to deal with potent offenses. 3. Washington Commanders: The second year of the Jayden Daniels' Experience could lead to a parade around the Nation's Capitol next February. The team has surrounded the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year with more weapons (Deebo Samuel) and protectors (Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly Jr.) that will help him play at an elite level. Through patchwork, the defense has added some young playmakers (Trey Amos) and seasoned veterans (Javon Kinlaw, Deatrich Wise, and Eddie Goldman) to help the squad. The unit will need to gel quickly to help the Commanders overtake their divisional rivals as the team to beat in the NFC. 4. Kansas City Chiefs: As long as No. 15 steps onto the field, the Chiefs are a contender. Patrick Mahomes, a two-time MVP, will need to uplift an offense with a fading No. 1 option (Travis Kelce) and a collection of inconsistent (Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster) and unproven (Xavier Worthy, and Jalen Royals) playmakers on the perimeter. It will be crucial for those pass-catchers to step up as Rashee Rice tries to recover from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 4 last season. With Rice's status up in the air, a rebuilt offensive line in front of Mahomes and fewer blue-chip players in place, the Chiefs could quickly drop down this list once the season kicks off in September. 5. Baltimore Ravens: General manager Eric DeCosta has the Ravens primed and ready for a title run with a roster loaded with playmakers on both sides of the ball. Lamar Jackson and Co. are a shoo-in to rack up 10-plus wins on the back of their talent alone. With the defense stocked with upgrades to enhance the unit's playmaking potential and turnover prowess, the Ravens are poised to make another deep postseason run that could produce a ring and banner at season's end. 6. Los Angeles Chargers: If the Chargers can bully their way into the postseason with a limited roster in Jim Harbaugh's debut season, the "Powder Blues" could hoist the Lombardi Trophy after the 2025 season with a more talented lineup at his disposal in Year 2. Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris add more pop to a punishing running game that wears opponents down with body blows. With receiver Mike Williams rejoining the squad to alleviate pressure off of Ladd McConkey on the perimeter, the Chargers' rebuilt offense is more balanced and diverse than the 2024 version. If defensive coordinator Jesse Minter continues to work his magic with the defense, the Bolts could vie for the AFC's No.1 seed. 7. Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay has quietly crafted a championship-caliber roster with an elite quarterback and a set of co-WR1s (Davante Adams and Puka Nacua) who can take over any game. Throw in an underrated running game with a back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher (Kyren Williams) and an emerging defense with a collection of young, hungry defenders with big play ability; the Rams are well-positioned to swipe the NFC crown this season. If the Rams can avoid the injury bug, the defending NFC West champs could make some noise as a title contender. 8. Minnesota Vikings: Despite the loss of Sam Darnold, the Vikings could be vastly improved with an inexperienced starter taking over. J.J. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, can thrive in a game-manager role, directing an explosive offense with a trio of unstoppable pass catchers (Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson) and supported by a dynamic do-it-all running back (Aaron Jones) playing behind an upgraded offensive line. With the defense featuring more disruptors at the point of attack (Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave), the Vikings are built to take over the NFC North this season. 9. Detroit Lions: The loss of coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn robs the Lions of a pair of schematic masterminds. Though their successors (John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard) inherit star-studded lineups with blue-chip players in premium positions, the team's new play-callers will need to learn how to move around the Xs and Os to maximize the "Jimmies" and "Joes" who have helped the Lions emerge as perennial title contenders. 10. Green Bay Packers: The pressure is on Jordan Love to help the Packers navigate the postseason with a former NFL rushing champ (Josh Jacobs) and new No. 1 receiver (Matthew Golden) in the fold. While questions persist about the supporting cast on the perimeter, the collective contributions of a WR/TE corps, which features some talented pass catchers (Jayden Reed, Tucker Kraft, and Romeo Doubs), could create problems for opponents unable to deal with a creative scheme that opens up high completion percentage opportunities. Given the offensive improvements, the Packers are poised to jump significantly in 2025. Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He also breaks down the game for NFL Network and as a cohost of the "Moving the Sticks" podcast. Follow him on Twitter @BuckyBrooks . [Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily .] recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
