Eagles Applauded For Jihaad Campbell Decision
The Philadelphia Eagles have a potential star on their hands.
Philadelphia took on the Dallas Cowboys and it was more than just the first win of the 2025 season. It was rookie linebacker and 2025 first-round pick Jihaad Campbell’s first regular-season game with the franchise. He certainly didn't disappoint.
In his first game, Campbell had three total tackles, one pass defended, and one forced fumble in his first start in the National Football League. He played 57 snaps on defense (92 percent) and also one snap on special teams (5 percent).
He looked dynamic and unsurprisingly, he and the Eagles have gotten some praise for his standout performance. ESPN ranked the Eagles at No. 2 on this week's power rankings ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. In the process, Campbell was called the Eagles' "Best newcomer performance."
What they're saying about Jihaad Campbell
"Best newcomer performance: LB Jihaad Campbell," ESPN's Tim McManus said. "The rookie out of Alabama played all but five snaps on defense. He was credited with a key forced fumble in the second half that thwarted a promising Cowboys drive. He finished with three tackles and did not allow a reception the two times he was targeted in the passing game. Campbell's most memorable play was a pass breakup deep down the seam, where he stayed stride for stride with tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford and denied a pinpoint pass from Dak Prescott. The linebacker tandem of Campbell and Zack Baun has the potential to be one of the best in the league."
The Athletic's Zach Berman also praised the young linebacker and said the duo of Campbell and Zack Baun has the potential to be the best for the team in two decades.
"The best Eagles defenses are usually built with a strong defensive line," Berman said. "The strength of last year’s group was the secondary. It’s rare to find the linebackers as the best unit. You might have to go back two decades to find a linebacker combination this promising. Campbell might have growing pains, but the tools are tantalizing. Baun is showing why he’s one of the NFL’s best linebackers. At some point, Nakobe Dean is going to return."
What a debut for the young linebacker. The Eagles took him with the No. 31 pick in the NFL Draft after trying to trade up for a while. The Chiefs obliged and the decision already looks like the right one.
49ers Set to Shock the NFL: Could They Sign Former Ravens 1st-Round TE to Replace George Kittle?!
In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly eyeing a former Ravens first-round tight end to fill the massive void left by George Kittle—and fans are buzzing with excitement and intrigue.
The 49ers have always relied on Kittle as one of the league’s most dynamic and elite tight ends, but with his future uncertain, San Francisco is apparently exploring all options to ensure the offense stays high-powered. This former Ravens star could be the perfect fit to take over, offering the same explosive playmaking ability Kittle brought to the field.
“This could be a game-changer for the 49ers,” said one NFL analyst. “If they land this former first-round pick, it will reshape their offensive attack and give them a legitimate weapon in the passing game.”
The potential signing of this tight end is not just about filling Kittle’s shoes—it’s about making a statement move that keeps the 49ers in Super Bowl contention. The NFL world is on edge, wondering if the 49ers will make the deal and secure another star to bolster their playoff hopes.
Could this former Ravens tight end be the missing piece the 49ers need? All signs point to a potential blockbuster move that could elevate San Francisco to the next level.
