Calais Campbell has signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, continuing his lengthy NFL career. He is the second-longest tenured defensive lineman in NFL history and the longest-active defensive player.
Key points
Calais Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens
He has the second-longest career for a defensive lineman in NFL history
Campbell is the longest-active defensive player in the league
He started his career with the Arizona Cardinals
He contributed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2017 AFC Championship Game run
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Campbell currently has the second-longest career in NFL history for a defensive lineman, according to Statmuse. Along with that, he is the longest-active defensive player in the league.
The defensive menace out of the University of Miami is best known for breaking onto the seam with the Arizona Cardinals to start his career. He also played a large part in the Jacksonville Jaguars' surprise run to the AFC Championship Game in 2017.
Here is a look at Campbell's career thus far as he enters his 19th season in the NFL with a reunion in Baltimore.
Q&A
What teams has Calais Campbell played for in his NFL career?
Calais Campbell has played for the Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens.
How long has Calais Campbell been in the NFL?
Calais Campbell has the second-longest career for a defensive lineman in NFL history, with many seasons played.
What notable achievements does Calais Campbell have?
Calais Campbell is known for his significant contributions to the Arizona Cardinals and for helping the Jacksonville Jaguars reach the AFC Championship Game in 2017.
When did Calais Campbell sign with the Baltimore Ravens?
Calais Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on April 30.
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Campbell began his career in Arizona in 2008 after being selected at No. 50 in the second round. Coming out of Miami, Campbell slipped out of the first round after being touted as a first-round talent by many draft analysts.
While the defensive end did not start a game during his rookie year, his team did make it to Super Bowl 43, and he recorded two combined tackles in the narrow 27-23 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. After Antonio Smith left Arizona in free agency, Campbell became a starter for the 2009 season.
In 2014, Campbell earned his first Pro Bowl nod after a seven-sack and 58-tackle season with the Cardinals. The following year, when he accumulated five sacks and 61 total tackles, Campbell played in his second-straight Pro Bowl. After one more strong season in Arizona, he departed from the team in free agency.
After signing with the Jaguars in free agency, Campbell immediately rose to the occasion and made an immediate impact. He was a part of the stellar defensive unit that led Jacksonville to a surprising AFC Championship Game appearance when they lost 24-20 to the New England Patriots.
After the season, Campbell earned his third Pro Bowl nod in four seasons and his first All-Pro team. He accumulated a career high of 14.5 sacks in 2017, along with 67 total tackles. The defensive end also finished second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting, which was won by Aaron Donald.
While the Jaguars never returned to the playoffs while Campbell was a member of the team, he continued to dominate in the Sunshine State. He finished 2018 with 10.5 sacks en route to a second-straight Pro Bowl appearance, with another nod coming the following season.Ā Campbell was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s.
Following the 2019 season, Campbell was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2020 fifth-round pick. In his first season in the Purple and Black, he accumulated 28 tackles and four sacks. Despite appearing on the reserve/COVID-19 list for a week, Campbell earned his sixth and final Pro Bowl appearance.
Following a 2021 season, in which he totaled 49 tackles and 1.5 sacks through 15 games, Campbell resigned with the team on a two-year deal worth $12.5 million. The season after resigning in Baltimore, he finished withĀ 5.5 sacks and 36 total tackles. He would later be released from the team following the 2022 season.
Campbell signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He finished tied as the team's leader with 6.5 sacks, along with pitching in 56 total tackles. This season, he mainly played defensive line, compared to earlier in his career when he was a defensive end. After the season, he re-entered free agency.
Prior to the 2024 season, Campbell inked a one-year, $2 million deal to join the Miami Dolphins and make his return to the state of Florida. He finished the season with 52 tackles and five sacks while playing nose tackle forĀ Anthony Weaver's Dolphin defense.
Arizona Cardinals (2025)
Last season, Campbell put on a Cardinals jersey for the first time since the 2016 season. During his reunion year, he put up 43 tackles, along with the second-highest sacks on the team with 6.5. After the season, he decided to continue his reunion trend and join up with the Ravens again, who were his third NFL team.
