{"id":262247,"date":"2026-08-09T19:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T19:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/262247\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T19:58:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T19:58:24","slug":"willie-lampkin-impressing-philadelphia-eagles-teammates-as-he-pushes-for-roster-spot-tar-heel-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/262247\/","title":{"rendered":"Willie Lampkin impressing Philadelphia Eagles teammates as he pushes for roster spot &#8211; Tar Heel Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nPosted Aug 9, 2026<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThe Philadelphia Eagles\u2019 smallest offensive lineman is making a big impression during training camp. And he\u2019s pushing for a spot on the 53-man roster, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarheeltimes.com\/bio2861.aspx\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Willie Lampkin<\/a>, the 5-foot-11 interior offensive lineman, has been one of the standouts through seven practices. 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