Campbell Shifts to Inside LB Role | Philadelphia Eagles News

The Philadelphia Eagles are fully committing Jihaad Campbell to the inside linebacker role for 2026, shifting him from his previous outside linebacker duties after Nakobe Dean’s departure to the Raiders. Campbell, a first-round pick with proven talent and a solid rookie season, had been playing both spots due to injuries and coaching flexibility — but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio says that分散ed focus slowed his development. Now, with a dedicated inside role and a chance to build consistency alongside Zack Baun, Campbell must prove he can anchor the middle of the defense — especially after missing offseason work due to shoulder surgery. Expect him to still see some outside snaps in emergencies, but this is his moment to shine as a true inside linebacker. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2d54ac7a21e4b09