Loose Feathers: Campbell contract, IPP designation, UDFA update

TL;DR

Calais Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Ravens after passing his physical. The team also received an international player exemption for C.J. Okoye and waived undrafted rookie Trevonte Sylvester.

Key points

Calais Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Ravens.
Campbell's contract includes $4.75 million guaranteed.
The Ravens received an international player exemption for C.J. Okoye.
Trevonte Sylvester was waived to make room for new signings.
Okoye is expected to reclaim his practice squad spot.

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 04: Calais Campbell #93 of the Baltimore Ravens takes the field prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Even during the offseason, there’s a lot going in the NFL, and it’s hard to cover every single thing. So, we’ve started this weekly round-up, entitled Loose Feathers, recapping all of the minor Ravens news of the last week. For our debut, we will go back to last week to catch up on a few roster moves:

Calais Campbell puts pen to paper

The Maxx Crosby debacle has made fans nervous about every acquisition, especially if words “pending a physical” are mentioned in the initial report. But Calais Campbell had no problem passing his physical (at 40 years old!) and signing his one-year deal to return to the Ravens. Financial of Campbell’s contract have also come to light via OverTheCap. He is owed $5.5 million in 2026 with $4.75 million guaranteed ($2.25 million signing bonus, $2.5 million salary). He can also earn up to $750,000 in per game roster bonuses with another $500,000 available via incentive. The deal is very similar to the one he signed with the Cardinals last year.

Ravens receive international player roster exemption

The Ravens received an international exemption for Nigerian-born defensive tackle C.J. , allowing them to carry an extra, 91st player on the offseason roster. Players are eligible for the exemption if they are non-U.S./Canadian residents or citizens with two or fewer years of high school experience in the U.S. They must also have been eligible for a past NFL draft, meaning they are at least three years removed from high school with no more (or forfeited) college eligibility. The Ravens have consistently taken advantage of this rule both in the offseason and during the regular season, when it allows them to carry a 17th player on the practice squad. Okoye was the team’s designated international player last offseason and on the regular season practice squad until he was promoted to the active roster amid injuries to multiple defensive linemen. Baltimore then signed England native to fill the international spot on their practice squad. Okoye will probably reclaim that spot this year given the team’s suddenly-crowded defensive line room.

Q&A

What are the details of Calais Campbell's contract with the Ravens?

Calais Campbell signed a one-year deal worth $5.5 million, with $4.75 million guaranteed and potential bonuses totaling $1.25 million.

What is the international player roster exemption the Ravens received?

The Ravens received an exemption for C.J. Okoye, allowing them to carry an extra player on the offseason roster due to his international status.

Why was Trevonte Sylvester waived by the Ravens?

Trevonte Sylvester was waived after not impressing during rookie minicamp, as the Ravens needed to make room for other signings.

Who is C.J. Okoye and what is his role with the Ravens?

C.J. Okoye is a Nigerian-born defensive tackle who was the Ravens' designated international player last season and is expected to reclaim his practice squad spot.