3. Jihaad Campbell has the highest goals in mind

He IS a rookie, but the only time linebacker Jihaad Campbell thinks in those terms is when he has to do rookie things like bring food to the team’s charter on road trips or grab Rita’s Water Ice during Training Camp.

Otherwise, Campbell – the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft – is just another football player. He just happens to be an outstanding one who believes he can be great.

“I wouldn’t doubt that. I was put on this Earth for a reason. God doesn’t make a mistake at all,” Campbell said. “He puts us through different challenges so we can test ourselves, so we can be our true selves. I will never get satisfied with anything in life, especially football.

“So I’m helping this team now and I’m doing OK. It is because the guys around me are helping so much. Our linebacker room is amazing and they’ve been so great to me. The coaching staff, second to none. Long way to go, but my goal is to be the best and I will never stop feeling that way.”

4. Back and doing his thing – Will Shipley helps in every phase

A rib injury cost Will Shipley Weeks 2 and 3, but he came back in Tampa and played well against the Bucs, averaging 33 yards on two kickoff returns and making a tackle in kick coverage. The second-year man is always ready to chip in.

“You do what you can do and that’s the nature of this team and this business,” Shipley said. “At the end of the day, I’m taking advantage of every opportunity they put in front of me. We’ve got the best running back in the league (Saquon Barkley) and he’s going to take 90 percent of the snaps, and whenever he needs a spell, A.J. (Dillon) has got his back. Whether it’s me or 29 (Dillon) going out there, either way we’re just ready for the opportunity and we’re going to make the most of it.”

5. Za’Darius Smith could see a larger role

He is, says veteran outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith, still in his “Training Camp phase,” after signing with the Eagles just a few weeks ago. But things are coming along nicely for the 11-year veteran who loves being in Philadelphia with this team.

“Great city that loves its football,” he said. “All I see anywhere are Eagles shirts and colors. It’s great, for sure.”

Smith played 20 snaps against Kansas City in Week 2, 24 against the Rams in Week 3, and 36 Sunday in Tampa. With the position thinned by injuries to Nolan Smith, Jr. and Ogbo Okoronkwo, Smith could see more time in the weeks ahead.

That’s fine with him, Smith said.

“I’m learning what they want from the position and getting there,” he said. “We have a good room. A lot of good, young players. We know Denver’s offense is strong – good running game, they can throw the ball and the QB (Bo Nix) moves around back there. Good group overall. If I have to play more, I’m fine with that. Whatever they need me to do.”