GLENDALE – An unexpected reunion is happening in the Valley. The Arizona Cardinals and former 2008 second round pick defensive lineman Calais Campbell have agreed to a one-year deal for $5.5 million, according to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!ESPN sources: Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell is finalizing a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals. Campbell was the Cardinals’ 2008 second-round pick, played in Arizona until 2016, and now will return there for his 18th NFL season. pic.twitter.com/eBoNmgR2xC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 1, 2025
Campbell’s career with Cardinals:
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell against the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Campbell was drafted to Arizona in 2008 and had an eight-year career with the Red Sea. In 138 games with the franchise, the 38-year-old had 56.5 sacks, 107 tackles for loss, and eight four fumbles. He was a fan favorite among fans around the Valley, which made his departure in 2016 hard for fans to swallow.
Nov 26, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals fans hold a sign in support of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) prior to the game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
While gone from Arizona, he played for four different teams. Campbell was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and then went to Baltimore where he earned another Pro Bowl selection. The past two seasons he’s bounce from Atlanta Falcons and the Miami Dolphins.
Now, for his 18th season, Campbell wanted to return to where it all started, with a buzzing Cardinals team that enters the 2025 season ready to contend.
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