Eagles Rookie Jihaad Campbell Earns First-Team Reps Ahead of Schedule

Jihaad Campbell, the Eagles' first-round linebacker pick recovering from shoulder surgery, has exceeded expectations by participating in first-team reps early in training camp. Despite initially being limited in practice, Campbell has shown impressive athleticism and speed, earning praise from teammates like Zack Baun and running back AJ Dillon. With Nakobe Dean still sidelined on the physically unable to perform list, Campbell is poised to start alongside Baun for the season opener. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio expressed surprise and optimism about Campbell's rapid recovery and readiness. Campbell himself is focused on immediate performance and aims to be a great linebacker, signaling both short-term impact and long-term potential in the Eagles' defense. The team's patience with his recovery appears to be paying off as he is expected to participate fully in the upcoming padded practices.