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PHILADELPHIA — Before last season, Eagles fans worried year after year about the team’s linebacker talent not being good enough.

In 2025, it’s no longer a concern.

The Eagles have one of the best LB cores in the NFL —arguably the best.

In his first season playing off-ball linebacker last year, Eagles LB Zack Baun made first-team All-Pro. Nakobe Dean was an above-average starter next to Baun and could still be impactful when he returns from injury.

It doesn’t stop there.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman drafted Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. During training camp, Campbell has looked like a star, and he hasn’t even tapped into his potential yet.

Campbell gives the Eagles three good starting linebackers, and the backups are impres