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The day the Eagles drafted Jihaad Campbell in the first round, general manager Howie Roseman touted Campbell’s ability to rush the passer.

It’s time to see more of that.

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While the rookie has been lined up on the edge sporadically throughout this season, there’s now a bigger need than ever to play Campbell more as a pass rusher after the abrupt retirement of Za’Darius Smith this week. And Campbell is more than willing.

“Whatever’s required for our defense, for our team to be the best defense that we can be on the field each and every play, I’m all up for it,” Campbell said. “If it’s [playing edge rusher], so be it. If it’s not, then it is what it is. We’re just going to keep pushing

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