Cardinals sign DE Calais Campbell to one-year deal

Field Level Media|published: Tue 1st April, 21:57 2025

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Nov 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Calais Campbell (93) runs to the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell is going back to where his NFL career began, signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday.

The Cardinals did not confirm financial terms, but ESPN and NFL Network reported the deal is for $5.5 million with a max value of $7.5 million.

Campbell, 38, was a second-round draft pick of the Cardinals in 2008 and played his first nine seasons there, followed by stints with Jacksonville (2017-19), Baltimore (2020-22) and Atlanta (2023).

He spent the 2024 season with the Miami Dolphins and posted 52 tackles (12 for loss), 12 quarterback hits and five sacks.

In his 261-game career (242 starts), Campbell has amassed 917 tackles, 266 quarterback hits, 110.5 sacks, 18 forced fumbles, 13 fumble recoveries and three interceptions. His 187 tackles for loss rank most among all active players.

Campbell was also the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for the 2019 season and a first-team All-Pro in 2017.

--Field Level Media