Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
PHILADELPHIA — As a rookie last year, Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell showed tremendous upside, but potential alone won’t be enough.
Campbell has to become a consistent playmaker for Philadelphia’s defense to have an elite season in 2026.
Halfway through his rookie season, Campbell’s role was reduced by the Eagles, with Nakobe Dean starting the second half of the season before departing for the Raiders this offseason. Now, the Eagles are moving forward with Campbell as their starter.
The Eagles need their 2025 first-round pick to be a difference-maker each week. Can he do it?
“That remains to be seen,” Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Thursday when asked if Campbell is ready to handle more responsibility this season. “It’s been choppy, but we’re confident he can do it.”
Campbell has elite speed, great size (6-3, 235 pounds) and outstanding talent, but he can take his…
Continue reading at Yahoo SportsDiscussion
Be the first to comment.
Never miss a headline
Get breaking Nigerian and world news straight to your inbox.
Related Articles
How to watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Angels on MLB Sunday Leadoff: Live stream/TV info, preview
2h ago
Read MoreJets' Geno Smith eager to move forward after addressing offseason issue
2h ago
Read MoreESPN unveils 2026 college football anthem featuring Shaboozey song
2h ago
Read More
Reeling Tigers Call Up Top Prospect
2h ago
Read More
WNBA responds to Angel Reese-Paige Bueckers $400 wager controversy after viral video
2h ago
Read More
Wisdom Mike set to miss FC Bayern’s Asia tour as loan remains an option
2h ago
Read MoreLatest in Sports
NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race Return Hits Major Roadblock Over Funding Gap
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Welsh duo Finucane and Morris set up gold bid
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Tonali says Tottenham were ‘the best solution’; ‘Italy move not financially possible’
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Eagles’ new offense has players excited again after a frustrating year: ‘This is fun’
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Buccaneers offered Baker Mayfield a two-year extension
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Report: Chelsea ready to pay £70m to sign Premier League midfielder
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Chelsea avoid points deduction but are fined and given suspended transfer ban for rule breaches
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Miami still prioritizing Klay Thompson
Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Most Read Today
Charles Barkley praises Bulls' Caleb Wilson as 'best rookie' in NBA
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
🚨 Official: Juventus striker joins Lyon!
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
'Barcola is not a creator, he's a finisher'
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Jasson Domínguez (7/25)
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
10 takeaways from Day 4 of Patriots training camp
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
Why I’m confident Tinubu will win in all 36 states in 2027 – SWAGA’s Adeyeye
PM News · 3d ago
Gold locked below $4,066 resistance: Live bearish levels
Investing.com · 3d ago
Fish Audio raises $52M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
TechCrunch · 3d ago