How Campbell and Trotter are navigating new LB rotation
Jihaad Campbell and Jeremiah Trotter will share time in a new linebacker rotation beginning this week's game against the Panthers.
Jihaad Campbell
LB · Philadelphia Eagles · #11
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- Injury
- Out · Hamstring
- Did Not Participate In Practice in practice
- Depth chart
- RILB #1
- Defense
- College
- Alabama
- Experience
- 2 seasons
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Recent form
- Wk 7vs DALL 21-380.0 pts
- Wk 6vs CARL 14-250.0 pts
- Wk 5@ JAXL 17-190.0 pts
- Wk 4vs LARL 20-240.0 pts
- Wk 3@ CHIL 7-270.0 pts
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| 2026 · PHI | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · PHI | 15 | 0 | 0 |
What's happening with Jihaad Campbell
Jihaad Campbell is set to enter a new rotation at linebacker, sharing snaps with Jeremiah Trotter starting with this week's matchup against the Panthers. The adjustment signals a shift in how the Eagles plan to deploy their linebacker corps going forward.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio confirmed Jihaad Campbell and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. will continue rotating at linebacker. The arrangement shifted after Trotter was ejected during a Week 5 incident, and it means fewer snaps for Campbell, Philadelphia's first-round pick, going forward.
Reported byYahoo Sports,Bleeding Green NationOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Reports suggest it's too soon to give up on Jihaad Campbell despite his slow start with the Eagles. The team reportedly still views him as a developmental piece who could contribute more as the season progresses, though no specific timeline for increased playing time was given.
Reported byBleeding Green Nation,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
At 22, Jihaad Campbell ranks as one of the youngest starting inside linebackers in the league this season. His inexperience is part of why analysts are urging patience as he develops in his role, rather than expecting immediate polish from the rookie linebacker.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jihaad Campbell in our articles
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Latest Campbell news
Vic Fangio confirms Eagles will rotate Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jihaad Campbell moving forward
Vic Fangio confirmed the Eagles will rotate Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jihaad Campbell at linebacker going forward, a plan altered after Trotter was ejected during a Week 5 altercation.
Vic Fangio confirms Eagles will rotate Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jihaad Campbell moving forward
Vic Fangio confirmed the Eagles will rotate rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell with Jeremiah Trotter Jr., meaning Philadelphia's first-round pick will see fewer snaps.
Eagles News: Too early to write off Jihaad Campbell
Eagles news roundup for Oct. 3, including a take that it's premature to give up on Jihaad Campbell.
Eagles News: Too early to write off Jihaad Campbell
BGN's daily Eagles roundup notes it may be premature to give up on Jihaad Campbell, citing a tidbit Joe Santoliquito previously reported.
Roob's 10 Observations: Why we all need to be patient with Jihaad Campbell
Analysis notes that Jihaad Campbell, at 22 years old, is the third-youngest starting inside linebacker in the NFL and urges patience with his development.