2 Eagles and three of Philadelphia's NFC East rivals land on the NFL's All-Under-25 team

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2 Eagles and three of Philadelphia's NFC East rivals land on the NFL's All-Under-25 team
If this is your first rodeo with a Philadelphia Eagles training camp and preseason, there's no need to worry. You're in for a treat. The info will be endless. There are seemingly 500 podcasts, another 100 publications, and 50 television shows.
Sit up straight, rookies. You can trust and believe that one of two things will happen. You'll either develop a sweet tooth because of all the info, or you'll be overwhelmed with so much information by the second preseason game.
Here's some free advice. Pace yourself. At the time of this story's release, Week 1 of the regular season is still over one month away. The hated Dallas Cowboys are the opponent.
Rest up when you can. Drink plenty of fluids. Give yourself the appropriate number of mental breaks. Find yourself some fun content whenever possible. Here's one you may enjoy.
Two Eagles land on an NFL Under-25 Team, along with three stars from rival franchises
As training camp gets underway, we've seen more rankings and all-star teams than we know what to do with. When you think you've seen it all, someone comes up with something else.
This time around, Around The NFL writer Nick Shook introduces his All-Under-25 Team. Five members of the NFC East make the cut. That includes two Philadelphia Eagles, Nakobe Dean and Jalen Carter.
"When you turn on Carter's tape, it's impossible to not notice his blend of power, speed and pure force, especially when he's rushing the passer. Carter is incredibly gifted in this department and served as a key part of an Eagles defense that overwhelmed opponents en route to a Super Bowl LIX triumph. There is room for him to improve against the run, but he has the tools. With a Pro Bowl to his name and a small portion of Defensive Player of the Year votes in 2024, Carter has already landed on the national radar. Expect him to stay there."
There isn't a Birds fan who will find fault with Shook's take. Dean has battled injuries, so it's nice to see him on the list as one of the linebackers. Here's the reasoning behind his addition.
"After serving as a rotational player for two seasons, Dean stepped into a full-time role in 2024 and flourished, racking up 128 tackles, three sacks, four passes defensed and one interception. His jump in production was remarkable enough to earn him a few Comeback Player of the Year votes, and while he could still improve in coverage, Dean proved the ball-chasing instincts that he displayed at Georgia were still in him last season. As a defender with three pro campaigns under his belt before his 25th birthday, Dean might be seen as a bit of a late bloomer, but better late than never."
Joining Carter and Dean on this roster are three rivals: guard Tyler Smith (Dallas), wide receiver Malik Nabers (New York), and the quarterback of this squad, Jayden Daniels (Washington). It's a unique blend of talent. One thing is sure. If this were a real squad, opposing coaches wouldn't enjoy any rest before playing them.