Jihaad Campbell misses practice to graduate from Alabama

Jihaad Campbell was excused from the Philadelphia Eagles' third training camp practice to receive his degree from the University of Alabama. His absence was unrelated to any injury, allowing him to celebrate this academic milestone. Campbell, drafted in the first round by Philadelphia, is expected to assume a full-time starting role as weakside linebacker this season, following Nakobe Dean's departure. Missing one practice for graduation is not expected to hinder his preparations for the upcoming season, as he participated in the first two days of camp and will have several weeks of practice ahead.

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