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Eagles Sign First-Round LB Jihaad Campbell

June 11th, 2025 at 8:26pm CST by Ely Allen

One of the last seven unsigned first-round picks of the 2025 NFL Draft put pen to paper today. Alabama defender Jihaad Campbell signed his rookie contract with the Eagles today, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The four-year deal with a fifth-year option is reportedly worth $14.90MM. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 adds that Campbell’s deal includes a signing bonus of $7.48MM.

Campbell comes out of Alabama, where he originally committed to the Crimson Tide as a five-star edge rushing prospect out of IMG Academy (FL). Injuries to the team’s defense forced Campbell out of his natural spot as he filled in as an off-ball linebacker and excelled there. He spent the team’s 2023 campaign almost exclusively playing linebacker but was able to get some playing time back at his old position last year as Alabama utilized his versatility.

There were rumors in the weeks after the draft that Campbell could be the latest in the mold of former Penn State linebackers Micah Parsons and Abdul Carter, who both became eventual pass rushers in the NFL, with thoughts that Campbell could have a chance to return to his old position after all. It doesn’t quite look like that will come to pass, though. Campbell hasn’t been working out, as he continues to rehab a shoulder injury from his last season with the Tide, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told the media last week that, once he returned to the field, Campbell would be working out with the linebackers.

Part of his current assignment could be due to the assumption that Nakobe Dean will start the 2025 NFL season on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to recover from a torn patellar tendon suffered late last season. With only last year’s fifth-round linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to fill in if Dean and Campbell aren’t there, Campbell’s talents are likely needed more at linebacker to start his career. There’s always a chance, though, that Philadelphia ends up cross training him and giving him more freedom and flexibility across the defense.

With Campbell signing his name on the dotted line, the Eagles only have one more rookie to sign to finish up their class. Second-round Texas safety Andrew Mukuba is the lone remaining un-signed rookie in Philadelphia. Here’s a look at the Eagles’ rookie class:

Early Look At Eagles’ Position Battles

June 3rd, 2025 at 12:00pm CST by Ely Allen

JUNE 3: When speaking to the media on Tuesday, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said (via EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer) Campbell will begin working with off-ball linebackers when he is healthy. That time will likely not come until August, however, as he continues to rehab his shoulder. Once he does take the field, Campbell will face a steep learning curve in advance of a notable role of some kind during his rookie season.

MAY 31: The defending Super Bowl champions experienced what many winners tend to see in the offseason, losing several key pieces like defensive tackle Milton Williams, pass rusher Josh Sweat, offensive guard Mekhi Becton, linebacker Oren Burks, running back Kenneth Gainwell, and cornerbacks Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers, and Avonte Maddox.

For some of these positions, the Eagles were well-prepared with recently drafted players or designed trades addressing the new vacancies. Some positions, though, are still up in the air, with camp battles likely on the horizon, as highlighted by Jimmy Kempski of the PhillyVoice.

Replacing Becton is going to be a challenge at the forefront of the team’s position decisions. Tyler Steen, a third-year guard out of Alabama, was in competition with Becton for the starting job at right guard last year. An injury in the preseason knocked him out of the running, but Becton had been running away with the job already at the time of the injury. Steen has three starts in his two years of play. To push Steen, Philadelphia traded for Kenyon Green, sending C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Houston in exchange.

Green has started the majority of games in two of his three seasons — he missed the 2023 campaign with a shoulder injury. In 2022, Pro Football Focus (subscription required) graded him as the worst guard (with enough qualifying snaps) in the NFL, ranking 77th of 77. Last year, Green improved, but only slightly, coming into the rankings at 76th of 77. Luckily for Green, though, Steen did register enough snaps last year to qualify for the rankings and came in just one slot higher at 75th. While a few other players from the field of backups could also be in consideration for the job, the team hopes that they will be able to develop better results out of Steen or Green in a similar fashion to how they helped turn Becton’s career around in 2024.

Philadelphia’s top two cornerbacks are pretty set with Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell solidly in place. DeJean is likely to be the primary option to fill the slot in nickel packages, so the question of who will step up as CB3 has been a point of focus early in the offseason. At the moment, Kelee Ringo is looking like the favorite to land the job. Ringo had a decent rookie campaign but saw a demotion to CB5 or 6 with the arrivals of Mitchell and DeJean. Ringo’s biggest competition for the position is likely veteran Adoree’ Jackson, though rookie fifth-round pick Mac McWilliams and reserve corner Eli Ricks could be longshots for the role.

The team’s first-round pick this year, Jihaad Campbell, will be an interesting name to watch in the preseason. Campbell was drafted as a linebacker but split his time at Alabama between the off-ball position and an edge rushing role. Because of this, Campbell could step in as a starter next to Zack Baun as an off-ball linebacker or compete for a role in a pass rushing group that doesn’t return many sacks from last year. Campbell is still recovering from a March shoulder surgery, but according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, he’s expected to be able to practice “in some form” by training camp.

At linebacker, it’s assumed that Nakobe Dean will have to start the season on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to recover from a torn patellar tendon suffered late last season. If neither Dean nor Campbell are healthy enough to step in, second-year linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. would likely step in until someone is healthy.

Campbell may be needed on the edge, though. Nolan Smith returns as the top sack getter with 6.5, and Bryce Huff (2.5) and Jalyx Hunt (1.5) are the only other two returners at the position with sacks. The team did sign free agent Azeez Ojulari, who had six sacks with the Giants last year, but they’re also in the process of sending Huff to San Francisco, which would thin the position out even more. Kempski doesn’t mention Campbell’s potential impact on the edge, but that situation will evolve more once he can participate at training camp.

At safety and running back, the team is looking to two younger candidates to beat out their older counterparts. Second-round rookie Andrew Mukuba‘s ability to split time between safety and nickel make him uniquely appropriate to fill Gardner-Johnson’s vacancy as the starter next to Reed Blankenship. Kempski sees Sydney Brown as Mukuba’s main competition but believes that the team will sign a veteran that could end up splitting time with Mukuba.

Obviously, nobody is beating out Saquon Barkley for a starting job, but the Eagles feel confident that second-year back Will Shipley can adequately fill the role left vacant by Gainwell’s departure, based on what they saw from him in practice and games as a rookie. The only other experienced back on the roster is veteran AJ Dillon, who’s 40 pounds heavier than Shipley and plays a very different style of ball.

To wrap things up, Kempski mentions that five players — Kendall Lamm, Matt Pryor, Darian Kinnard, and six-round rookies Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams — will all be competing for the swing tackle role that has been heavily utilized by the team in recent years. He also adds that Tanner McKee likely showed enough last year to secure the QB2 role over sixth-round rookie Kyle McCord.

The Eagles finish up their Organized Team Activities with three practices over the next week and will hold mandatory minicamp on June 10, giving players plenty of opportunities to jockey for position before training camp. When training camp does role around, many of these battles will likely start to become clearer.

Eagles Rookie Jihaad Campbell Could End Up At Edge

May 17th, 2025 at 9:59pm CST by Ely Allen

When the Eagles made their pick that they traded up a spot for in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, they announced him as “linebacker” Jihaad Campbell, marking the first time the franchise used a first-round pick on the position in 46 years. Per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, though, Campbell may find himself playing more on the edge than off-ball in the NFL.

Four years ago, the Eagles watched Dallas take Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons, whom they would eventually shift into a pass rusher. Philadelphia had needed to add to their pass rush but hadn’t evaluated Parsons as a pass rusher. If they had, they could have selected him two spots before the Cowboys ended up landing him, and according to McLane, they might have.

Parsons had started his career off-ball for the Nittany Lions, shifting to the edge for a season before moving back to linebacker and getting drafted. New Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter also played almost entirely off-ball for the Nittany Lions two years ago before moving exclusively to the edge in 2024.

Perhaps, seeing two such players in their division, the Eagles wanted to stay ahead of the curve and saw similar abilities in Campbell. When Campbell committed to Alabama out of IMG Academy (FL), he was a five-star edge prospect. Injuries to the Crimson Tide defense necessitated that Campbell fill in at linebacker, and he excelled at the position. After a season playing almost exclusively at linebacker in 2023, Campbell was utilized around the defense last year with a bit more versatility.

Philadelphia wasn’t going to make the same mistake they had with Parsons and made sure to evaluate his potential at both positions. In fact, they may have focused even more on his pass rushing potential, considering Campbell mentioned to the media that defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and outside linebackers/defensive end coach Jeremiah Washburn were the coaches most involved in his pre-draft process.

Looking at the roster, there’s room for Campbell at both positions. The Eagles already took an underutilized defender in free agency in Zack Baun and made him a productive off-ball linebacker last year. Baun, a former pass rusher at Wisconsin, also holds the versatility to play at both spots, so Campbell may fit in right alongside him as a second versatile weapon that can move across the front seven. Nakobe Dean is still working his way back from last year’s season-ending injury and may not be ready to open the season, and second-year backer Jeremiah Trotter and rookie Smael Mondon Jr. may not be ready to step up as starters just yet.

If the team does feel comfortable with the makeup of their off-ball group for 2025, then there’s no reason Campbell can’t work in immediately in the pass rush. With the offseason departures of Josh Sweat (free agency) and Brandon Graham (retirement), there are plenty of passing rushing snaps and a starting spot across from Nolan Smith up for grabs. Bryce Huff, Jalyx Hunt, Azeez Ojulari, and Josh Uche should all contribute and compete for the open starting job, but none of them have anything secured at the moment.

The Eagles claim that they have not decided where Campbell will work as a rookie, and though the team has cross-trained players before, they seem to be under the impression that Campbell will need to stick with a single position group to start his career. Campbell is currently recovering from an in-season shoulder injury from last year after getting surgery in March. Additional medical red flags about his other shoulder and potentially his knee kept the Buccaneers and several other teams from taking a chance from him in the first round, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Without any prognosis on his full recovery, the Eagles should have some time before they need to make this call.

Draft Trade Notes: Chargers, Campbell, Loveland, Cowboys, Ravens, Conerly

April 25th, 2025 at 6:05pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Eagles wound up moving one spot up the first-round order last night. The move ensured the Super Bowl champions were able to select Jihaad Campbell, but that was not the only effort made to trade up the board.

Philadelphia negotiated with the Chargers about acquiring the No. 22 pick, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports. He adds Los Angeles was in conversation with multiple teams while on the clock, but the proposed deal with the Eagles may very well have fallen through due to an “issue” communicating it to the league.

By rule, both teams must contact the NFL separately to report the terms of a trade agreement. Since that did not take place in time, the Bolts retained their pick and drafted North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton. The Eagles still wound up acquiring Campbell – the target of the attempted Chargers trade, per Florio – at No. 31. The Alabama product will look to make an immediate impact at the second level and/or on the edge during his rookie season.

Here are some other draft-related notes from last night’s opening round:

  • Colston Loveland was the first tight end to hear his name called on Thursday night. The Michigan alum went 10th overall to the Bears, a team which received interest for their top selection. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Loveland was the subject of trade calls leading up to Chicago’s pick. Movement on the trade front only took place much later in the round after the Bears committed to staying put. When speaking to the media on Friday, Loveland revealed (via Scott Bair of Marquee Sports) he is halfway through his shoulder rehab; with progress continuing to be made, he will aim to return to full health in time for the start of his rookie campaign.
  • For the third time in the past four years, the Cowboys looked to the offensive line during the first round of the draft. Alabama Guard Tyler Booker went 12th overall, a move which came as no surprise considering where the team’s board stood at the time. David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports Booker was the highest-rated player available at that point out of the remaining prospects. Moore adds the Cowboys had 12 prospects with a first-round grade, which helps explain the decision to remain in place instead of trading down.
  • When speaking to the media, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said (via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley) opportunities were presented to move down the order. Instead, Baltimore stayed put at No. 27 and took Georgia safety Malaki Starks. DeCosta said the team’s strong Starks evaluation allowed for the potential of a trade-down move to be outweighed by the upside of selecting him.
  •  The Browns and Texans own the top two selections in the second round, and to no surprise both teams are receiving calls. Last night, though, Cleveland and Houston showed interest in acquiring a late Day 1 selection; Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports the target in both cases was Josh Conerly Jr. The Oregon tackle came off the board at No. 29 (Commanders), which put an end to those efforts. Of course, that suggests help along the O-line will be a priority tonight for those teams.

Eagles Acquire No. 31, Draft Jihaad Campbell

April 24th, 2025 at 10:38pm CST by Ben Levine

The Eagles have pulled off a one-pick swap at the back of the first round. Philadelphia has acquired No. 31 from the Chiefs, sending Kansas City Nos. 32 and 164 (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter).

With the pick, the Eagles have selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. Lingering as one of the best available prospects for an extended stretch tonight, Campbell will join the defending Super Bowl champions — after their trade with the team they walloped in February. As the Chiefs moved to draft tackle Josh Simmons at No. 32, the Eagles bolstered their linebacking corps with a rookie-scale asset.

Campbell established himself as a late-Day 1 or early-Day 2 pick following a strong showing in 2024. The Alabama linebacker finished the season with 117 tackles, five sacks, and 12 tackles for loss, a performance that earned him All-SEC honors.

Campbell drew praise for his coverage ability thanks to his athleticism and acceleration. Scouts weren’t as high on his run-stopping ability, although he lands in a good spot for his development in Philly. The prospect ultimately profiles as more of a middle linebacker, although he possesses the versatility and pass-rush prowess to also play on the edge.

The Eagles are apparently enamored with Campbell’s ability, as the team reportedly tried to trade up earlier in the first round to select the Alabama product. The player’s recovery from a shoulder injury may have slightly hurt his draft stock, a development that ended up working in Philly’s favor.

As Nakobe Dean recovers from a torn patellar tendon, Campbell could be called on to start at middle linebacker to begin the 2025 campaign. When the whole grouping is entirely healthy, Campbell may find himself in a rotational role playing behind Dean and Zack Baun. Campbell’s contract becomes critical now that the Eagles have paid Baun, who has gone from a one-year, $3.5MM deal to a three-year, $51MM pact after his first-team All-Pro season. With injuries marring Dean’s rookie contract, the Eagles paid up to make a more significant investment in a position they had recently devoted minimal resources to stocking.

Adam La Rose contributed to this post.

NFL Announces 17 Prospects Attending NFL Draft

April 14th, 2025 at 6:30pm CST by Ben Levine

There will be 17 draft prospects waiting in the green room to hear their name announced next week. The NFL announced the players who will attend the first round next Thursday night in Green Bay:

When players commit to attending the first round of the draft, their respective camps have often been given some kind of assurance that they’ll be selected within the top-32 picks. Of course, that’s not a prerequisite, and as we’ve seen many times, there are some overly-confident prospects who subsequently endure the very-public waiting game.

Per usual, the most notable inclusions surround the QB position. Cam Ward is the favorite to go first-overall, and Shedeur Sanders (who is absent from this list) is also expected to be selected at some point in the first round. After that, the position is pretty uncertain, and that could lead to some awkward moments for the other QBs who decided to attend.

Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart and Alabama’s Jalen Milroe have firmly established themselves in that next tier of QB prospects, and recent reports have indicated that they should be at least Day 2 picks. There haven’t been any definitive reports about their Day 1 candidacy, and while we shouldn’t read too much into the list of attendees, it is notable that both prospects believe they have a shot of going in the top-32 selections.

Draft Notes: Carter, Colts, Cowboys, Bengals, Falcons, Vikings, Bills, Burden, Broncos, Bears, Campbell

April 12th, 2025 at 12:55pm CST by Sam Robinson

Although Abdul Carter‘s foot injury created some early-offseason concern, the Penn State prospect has not run into any real hurdles toward becoming a surefire top-four pick. The edge defender did not see any emerge during a Combine medical recheck, either, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes Carter’s foot is improving and no surgery will be needed. The stress reaction Carter suffered kept him out of drills at the Nittany Lions’ pro day, but the potential Browns target has still built up enough capital pre-draft to turn down visit requests for teams holding picks outside the top four. He has met with the Browns and Titans and will stop his visits after the Giants (No. 3) and Patriots (No. 4).

Here is the latest from the draft:

  • One of the top non-Carter edge players in this prospect crop, James Pearce Jr. is continuing his visit schedule. The Tennessee product conducted recent visits with the Bengals, Colts, Cowboys and Falcons, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. Pearce has already met with the Cardinals, and a report of Saints interest emerged. The Colts came up as a team interested in D-line augmentation, while the Falcons are prioritizing defense in this draft after their Michael Penix Jr. pick last year. The Bengals are still in an uncertain place with Trey Hendrickson, and Sam Hubbard retired.
  • Skill players have come up regarding the Broncos‘ first-round draft slot (No. 20), as the team added Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw on defense — after re-signing D.J. Jones. But strengthening a strength should not be ruled out here, per ESPN.com’s Jordan Reid. Viewing this running back class as deep enough the RB-seeking team can wait until after Round 1 to make that play, Reid mentions safety Nick Emmanwori as a wild-card option to watch. The No. 15 prospect on Daniel Jeremiah’s NFL.com big board, Emmanwori is a South Carolina product who could shift into the box in sub packages. The Broncos have Hufanga, Brandon Jones and P.J. Locke at safety; they are thinner at linebacker, with both Greenlaw and 31-year-old Alex Singleton coming off injuries.
  • Denver hosted Mizzou receiver Luther Burden, and it is possible the SEC pass catcher will be available on Day 2. Burden is likely to fall out of the first round, per ESPN.com’s Matt Miller, but the longtime draft expert views him as a first-round talent. A former top recruit, Burden fared much better as a sophomore in 2023 (1,212 yards, nine touchdown receptions) than 2024 (676/6), contributing to his potential second-round status. While Jeremiah labels Burden a slot player, Miller classifies the 5-foot-11 talent as someone who could make an impact outside.
  • Another player who may end up sliding a bit, Jihaad Campbell has seen a post-Combine shoulder surgery change his draft trajectory. Teams are gathering intel on the Alabama linebacker, per ESPN.com’s Field Yates, who indicates it would not surprise to see a top-20 talent in this draft fall toward the end of Round 1 or into the second round.
  • Mentioned as a team high on Ashton Jeanty, the Bears have more pressing needs than running back. Specifically, the team views defensive tackle as a bigger need than defensive end, Miller adds. This does not surprise, considering the team’s Dayo Odeyingbo deal. Despite the ex-Colt’s ability to rush from inside and the ensuing Grady Jarrett pickup, the Bears appear to have a clear interest in upgrading here. Miller ESPN colleague Courtney Cronin ponders a potential long-term play at left tackle, as Braxton Jones is in a contract year, in the first round as well.
  • Still in place as a top cornerback prospect despite missing last season with an ACL tear, Shavon Revel continues to meet with teams interested in his rebound effort. The Bills, Colts and Vikings met with the East Carolina CB this week, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. Buffalo is in need of a corner to replace Rasul Douglas, who remains in free agency, while Indianapolis may still be interested in adding despite giving Charvarius Ward $18MM per year. Minnesota added Isaiah Rodgers to go with Byron Murphy but could certainly benefit from a higher-level investment.

2025 NFL Draft Rumors: Saints, Packers, Falcons, Revel

March 27th, 2025 at 10:13pm CST by Ely Allen

The Saints continue to stay busy having visits with 2025 NFL Draft prospects, according to multiple reports from Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.

Last night, the team hosted several Georgia players for dinner, including a top defensive end prospect in Mykel Williams as well as wide receiver Arian Smith. They also reportedly had dinner this week with Pittsburgh tight end Gavin Bartholomew, a likely Day 3 prospect whose name has not been making the rounds this early in the process. Lastly, the team was in Knoxville today reportedly meeting with some Tennessee players, including running back Dylan Sampson and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott.

Underhill adds that the team has been doing a ton of work during the pre-draft process on running backs. Even though lead back Alvin Kamara had a career-high 950 rushing yards in 2024, combined with 543 receiving yards, the sheer depth of this year’s class of running back prospects nearly ensures that quality backs will be available into the fourth or fifth round. Dane Brugler of The Athletic has eight running backs listed in his top 100 prospects list, so it makes sense that New Orleans is doing its homework on the position.

Here are a few other rumors concerning possibilities in the 2025 NFL Draft:

  • The Packers currently have eight picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but if general manager Brian Gutekunst has anything to say about it, they could be angling for more. According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, when asked about not having many picks this year, Gutekunst added the addendum “yet” to the end of the statement, indicating that he would have some interest in acquiring more picks via trade. Green Bay currently sits at No. 23 overall in the first round. It’s been posited that many teams from pick No. 20 on are looking to trade back out of the first round due to a lack of elite, top-end talent in this year’s class, as opposed to the tremendous depth the class seems to provide. Unfortunately, due to that same issue, there are going to be few, if any, takers willing to give up precious draft capital to move up into the first round.
  • One trend we seem to be seeing shows the Falcons as likely candidates to go defense in the first round of the draft. Josh Kendall of The Athletic selected safety Nick Emmanwori in the site’s beat writer mock draft, and the other players he says he considered with the pick, safety Malaki Starks, linebackers Jalon Walker and Jihaad Campbell, cornerback Will Johnson, and edges Mike Green and Shemar Stewart, all reside on the defensive side of the ball. Kendall bases this belief that the team will go defense off of new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich wanting to build a new, uniquely hybrid defense.
  • Lastly, Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network reported today that the Cowboys will be hosting East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel for a top-30 visit next week. We know that Revel is attempting to make a comeback from a torn ACL that ended his final collegiate season after only three games and that he is projected to be back in time for training camp. What makes this an interesting visit is that, according to Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS, Revel’s ACL repair surgery was performed by Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper, likely giving the franchise a uniquely exclusive insight on his prognosis and recovery.

Jihaad Campbell Underwent Shoulder Surgery After Combine

March 23rd, 2025 at 6:23pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Projected first-rounder Jihaad Campbell underwent surgery after the NFL Combine to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, per ESPN’s Jordan Reid. Campbell could be seen wearing a shoulder spring during Alabama’s pro day on March 19.

It is unknown when Campbell suffered the injury. The 21-year-old linebacker played in all 13 of Alabama’s games last season, racking up 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 5.0 sacks. He also impressed at the Combine with a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and a 10’7″ broad jump.

Campbell’s surgery should not dramatically affect his draft stock, though teams may want to get a better look at his medicals before investing a first round pick. The recovery period for a torn labrum can vary, but it is unlikely that Campbell will heal up in time to participate in rookie minicamp or OTAs this summer.

His status for training camp may even be in doubt, and though he may be close to full health by the start of the regular season, his new team may take a cautious approach to his initial playing time. Not only would they want to avoid a setback, but it is also notoriously difficult for college linebackers to mentally acclimate to the NFL. Missing some or all of training camp could make that transition even harder.

Even after the surgery, Campbell is widely expected to be selected in the first round of April’s draft given his upside as an uber-athletic three-down linebacker. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Buccaneers could be a potential landing spot at the 19th overall pick. The team needs to find a successor to 35-year-old Lavonte David, and doing so this year with Campbell has multiple benefits.

First, David could mentor Campbell during his rookie year, helping him learn the defense and adjust to the NFL’s level of play. David would serve as the MIKE linebacker and defensive play-caller, allowing Campbell to focus on his assignment while developing as a leader.

Campbell would also be an excellent fit under Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. His defense blitzes at one of the highest rates in the league, and Campbell’s ability to rush the passer off the edge or as an off-ball linebacker would give Bowles a versatile chess piece to scheme up pressure.