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The Eagles aren’t worried about having such a young defense, and Howie Roseman explained how next year’s draft capital gives them options for roster moves this season.
The Eagles had their first training camp practice of the 2025 NFL season on Wednesday, and GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to reporters before the team took the field. They talked about having a young defense, roster building after a Super Bowl, and made some comments about the front office personnel changes this offseason.
Sirianni said the guys came back in really good shape, and players have put themselves in position to be ready for the start of training camp. They came to camp weighing what they should and in shape for the conditioning test, but there are things they’ll do at camp to continue to emphasize that conditioning.
SIRIANNI: “I think it’s very clear that the way we want to play football, with great physicality, with great detail, with great effort, there’s no substitute there, you have to be in great shape. So, we’ll continue to push these guys to be in great shape, and I think we’re off to a good start based on the conditioning test.”
Here’s what else the pair had to say:
ROSEMAN: “We look at our resources — whether it’s draft picks or money, all kind of in the same boat. So, if you’re taking guys in the first round, to us, that’s the same as paying guys big money on their contracts. So, we still have a lot of resources on the defensive side of the ball — a lot of young players, a lot of players who have played together, which is exciting, and obviously a great opportunity for them.”
Sirianni was asked about the linebacker position with Nakobe Dean starting the year on the PUP list. and he explained that it’s a good opportunity for the rest of the room to compete throughout camp, and continue to compete throughout the season to be the best.
First-round rookie Jihaad Campbell started his first practice as a limited participant, but won’t miss any of camp as he rehabs his injury from last year. Sirianni said Campbell looked like he had a great summer, and the head coach is excited to have him out on the field — he also admitted that it’s huge anytime a player can get work on the field, so it’s good Campbell is at a place to do that.
Sirianni later talked about how young guys will play and compete, just like the rookies did last year, and they are going to put the players on the field who give the team the best chance to win. He noted that every draft pick was with the team for a reason, and he’s excited and confident in the group. Roseman added that a lot of these young guys have history playing with other guys already with the Eagles, so there’s...
