Analyst says what Eagles fans have been clamoring for on Jihaad Campbell’s role

Six games in, it’s no secret. The Philadelphia Eagles scored one of the steals of the 2025 NFL Draft in No. 31 overall pick Jihaad Campbell.  Head coach Nick Sirriani and company have several issues to iron out entering Week 7, but their rookie middle linebacker isn’t one of them. He’s the second-highest graded defender on Philly’s defense, per Pro Football Focus, playing the fourth-most snaps; his 40 total tackles in six games ranks second on the team behind only All-Pro Zack Baun. At this point, Eagles fans want to see more. And with Nakobe Dean now officially back in the mix, and Za’Darius Smith surprisingly enjoying an early retirement, the next move for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has become clear as day. With Za’Darius Smith now out of the building, and Nolan Smith Jr. not expected back until after the Week 9 bye, the Eagles are dangerously thin on the edge. They're going to be relying heavily on second-year pro Jalyx Hunt, and some combination of Josh Uche, Azeez Ojulari and Patrick Johnson in We