Eagles Quietly Reunite with 137-Tackle Veteran Amid Rookie Injury Concern

Philadelphia, PA – June 22, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles are making quiet but strategic moves to protect their Super Bowl LX hopes. With first-round rookie Jihaad Campbell recovering from offseason labrum surgery and Nakobe Dean still sidelined with a lingering PCL tear, the team has turned to a familiar face for reinforcement.

The Eagles have re-signed linebacker Kyzir White to a one-year, $5 million deal, according to The Philly Special Show. White, who recorded a career-high 137 tackles with the Arizona Cardinals in 2024, returns to a Philly defense that suddenly needs veteran stability. As reported by NFL.com, his productivity, leadership, and physical presence address immediate depth concerns.

Campbell showed flashes of brilliance in minicamp, but he isn’t expected to be a full-go until August. Dean’s uncertain timetable further complicates the linebacker picture, making White’s return more than just a nostalgia play — it’s a necessity.

White played a key role on the Eagles' 2022 NFC Championship team before signing with Arizona. In 2024, he posted 2.5 sacks, an interception, and 9 tackles for loss while starting 17 games. Per Spotrac, he strengthens a defense that allowed just 278.4 yards per game last season.

His return also reunites him with defensive coach Jonathan Gannon, now with the Cardinals, who was the Eagles' defensive coordinator during White’s previous stint in Philadelphia. That familiarity should ease his reintegration. Plus, with New Jersey roots and Super Bowl experience, White embodies the Eagles' culture of resilience and loyalty, as noted by PhillyVoice.

The rest of the linebacker room — including rookie Smael Mondon Jr. and second-year Jeremiah Trotter Jr. — lacks experience. And with the recent trade of edge rusher Bryce Huff, the defense needs proven leadership more than ever, per Bleeding Green Nation.

GM Howie Roseman, operating with more than $30 million in projected 2026 cap space, has stayed consistent with short-term, low-risk contracts for veterans. White, coming off a season-ending biceps injury, fits that mold perfectly, according to CBSSports.com.

As the Eagles prepare to open the 2025 season against the rival Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field, White could become the steady presence this young defense needs. His return isn’t just about depth — it’s about keeping Philly’s title window wide open.

Will Kyzir White’s second act in midnight green be the spark the defense needs? Stay tuned to ESPN.