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Eagles News: It’s Willie Lampkin time

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to make NFL history this weekend with the debut of offensive lineman Willie Lampkin, who will start his first career game on Sunday. Standing at 5-11 and weighing 290 pounds, Lampkin will become the heaviest offensive lineman under six feet in league history, surpassing Terry Long’s record.

His path to the starting lineup was paved by injuries to teammates Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens, leaving Lampkin as the only viable option at guard or center. The 24-year-old has shown promise in training camp, earning praise from former Eagles tackle Lane Johnson, and his preseason grades from Pro Football Focus have steadily improved, ranking him sixth-highest among interior offensive linemen this year.

Lampkin’s unconventional size has drawn comparisons to Abe Gibron, the last Eagles starter under 6 feet, who played in 1957. Beyond the field, Lampkin has formed a close bond with teammate Markel Bell, with the two describing their relationship as brotherly and built on mutual resilience and humor, particularly over their shared college rivalry roots.

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