Eagles News: “Jihaad Campbell could quickly emerge as a star in his second season”

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   ​Jun 10, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell (30) shadow boxes during minicamp at Jefferson Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …2026 NFL All-Breakout Team, Defense: Abdul Carter, Jihaad Campbell, Travis Hunter poised for big Year 2 – NFL.comJIHAAD CAMPBELL — After serving an apprenticeship under Nakobe Dean during his rookie season, Campbell is ready to take the full-time reins as Philadelphia’s man in the middle following Dean’s free-agent departure to Las Vegas. The athletic linebacker will enhance defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s scheme with his length and range. Moreover, he will add a new dimension to the Eagles’ defense with his playmaking ability at the second level, shining as a run-and-chase defender with pass-rush ability. With the former first-rounder installed in a premium position in Fangio’s D, Campbell could quickly emerge as a star in his second season.The 2026 Eagles are taking “connection” seriously – BGN“Tough. Detailed. Together.” Since Nick Sirianni was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021, he has doubled down on his core values for the team, with connection being one of the most prominent staples. He’s prioritized this in many ways over the years, but heading in the 2026 season, we’re seeing more of the relationship building that’s happening behind the scenes and ahead of training camp. Not that these opportunities to connect as teammates and friends haven’t existed in the past, but there has seemingly been more cameras around to capture it this year. Whatever your opinion on football players posting their workouts, during a long offseason, it at least gives fans a little hope that the team is focused and building a solid foundation in their time away from the building. If nothing else, the 2026 Eagles roster should be as close as ever as they embark on (another) season with high expectations.NFL fans predict the NFC division winners – SB NationEagles overwhelming NFC East favorites. We started our tour of the NFC in the East, where the Philadelphia Eagles were tapped as overwhelming favorites to win the division. Of those who responded, 67% picked Philadelphia to win the division, followed by the Dallas Cowboys with 15%, and the New York Giants with 13%. Washington rounded out the results with 5%. You can see the results, and the full discussion that followed, here.Why Nick Sirianni isn’t concerned handing the keys to inexperienced OC – NBCSPSirianni likes that story so much because it shows just how hard of a worker Mannion is; how bad he wants it. Sirianni also said that during the spring, there wasn’t a day he beat Mannion to the Jefferson Health Training Complex and there wasn’t a day where Mannion’s car wasn’t still in the parking lot when he left. That work ethic at least partially explains   

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