Jihaad Campbell confirms he’ll participate in the Eagles’ first padded practice

After the Eagles’ training camp practice on Saturday, first-round pick Jihaad Campbell spoke to reporters for the first time since the spring. Despite being listed as a limited participant in the first three practices, Campbell will be cleared enough to take part in the team’s first padded practice on Monday.

“I’m just very excited to be out there with the group that we have this year. I’m just really excited to get to work each and every day.”

He wouldn’t say that he was surprised to be back on the field, at least in some part, the first day of camp, but said he trusted the process of working with the trainers. Campbell is still in the rehab process, and is in continued talks with the staff…