Former All-Professional move rusher Calais Campbell thought of retirement, however he’s as an alternative going to play an 18th NFL season with the staff the place he began his profession.
Campbell has agreed to a one-year take care of the Arizona Cardinals, the team confirmed Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the deal is worth $5.5M, with bonuses that would deliver it as much as $7.5M.
Campbell had been critically contemplating retirement, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Miami Dolphins have been interested by bringing him again, as have been the Baltimore Ravens, one other of his former groups.
As a substitute, Campbell heads again to Arizona, the place he performed the primary 9 seasons of his NFL profession. He established himself as a high-end move rusher there, gathering 56.5 sacks in 138 video games. He had his greatest seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier than transferring on to Baltimore and Miami.
Campbell can nonetheless rush the quarterback, as he tallied 5 sacks for Miami final season. The Dolphins beloved him as a participant and a mentor sufficient that coach Mike McDaniel personally stepped in to block him from being traded.
This could be Campbell’s final season, as he turns 39 in September. Arizona is coming off an 8-9 season and is hoping to take one other step ahead in 2025. If their protection can profit from his presence, the staff might realistically contend for the playoffs.
