Parris Campbell: ‘We are fighting for our jobs’

In the only season in which he has been healthy from start to finish (2022), Campbell had 63 receptions for 623 yards and three touchdowns with the Colts. That’s the goal: Stay healthy and play ball.

Campbell knows he is just like every undrafted rookie, every veteran, every player who will likely line up and play on Saturday in the preseason finale against Minnesota (1 PM, NBC10 in Philadelphia) and give it his best shot.

“I’m as faith-based as it comes and that’s the thing that I stand on,” Campbell said. “That’s the rock of who I am, my family, and that’s our foundation whether things are going good or going bad. At the end of the day, adversity is what it is. You’re going to get hit with adversity whether you are on the field or off the field. Work through it.”

Campbell is back on the field after missing time in Training Camp with a groin injury and he is in the mix in the Eagles’ wide receiver room. He says he is pleased with how he has played. He looks forward to playing against the Vikings.

Football is what he loves.

“I’m pleased with what I’ve done here when I’ve been on the field. I’ve knocked off the rust and I’m feeling good out there,” he said. “I found myself frustrated when I’m out there now, after the injury, and I’m like, ‘I wouldn’t have done that before the injury.’ It takes a minute to get everything back to where you were before the injury.

“You have to learn from your mistakes and then go out and get better. Saturday is a chance to suit up and play. It’s another opportunity. I love every chance I can get to play. We are fighting for our jobs. That’s the meaning of the NFL and these games. Everyone is replaceable. That’s the attitude this team has and I love it. We’re all getting our fair chance and we are all valued. It’s up to me now to go out and do it.”