Eagles Sign 2025 First-Round Linebacker To Rookie Contract

Eagles Sign 2025 First-Round Linebacker To Rookie Contract originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing a challenging situation. Their first-round pick, Shemar Stewart, has yet to sign his rookie contract. What's worse, the Texas A&M product has openly spoken out against his new team regarding this contract.

The Philadelphia Eagles don't have this kind of problem. At least not after minicamp this week.

Philadelphia agreed to terms with first-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell on Wednesday. The four-year, $14.9 million deal includes the standard fifth-year option for all first-round players. The contract is also fully guaranteed.

Campbell has yet to suit up for Philly. He is currently dealing with shoulder and knee injuries that are expected to keep him out until training camp.

Despite that, Campbell continues to turn heads in Philadelphia.

"He's a big dude," All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun said during minicamp. "Similar to myself, a versatile guy who can do a lot of different things. Just starting to see him move around a little bit. And he's impressively really smart on the board as well."

Campbell was considered a top defensive player in the 2025 class, but injuries forced him to fall to the Eagles with the 31st overall pick. He joins a linebacker room led by Baun but with young players like Nakobe Dean and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. competing for playing time.

With Campbell's signing, Philadelphia's entire 2025 draft class has all signed their rookie deals.

It is a stark difference from what the Bengals are dealing with regarding their first-round defender.