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Calais Campbell Expects 2025 to Be His Final NFL Season in Return to Cardinals

Veteran rest days underscore his effort to balance production with health preservation during what he expects to be his final season.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 29: Calais Campbell #93 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after tackling Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio

Overview

  • He said he would be “very surprised” if the 2025 season isn’t his final, marking his clearest indication yet that he plans to retire.
  • In April, he agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal to finish his career where he began by rejoining the Arizona Cardinals.
  • He posted five sacks, five passes defended and a forced fumble over 17 games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024, demonstrating sustained contribution late in his career.
  • Training camp management has included multiple rest days and an absence from the preseason opener as he balances on-field performance with health preservation.
  • At 39 this fall, his 110.5 career sacks, six Pro Bowl nods and All-Decade Team accolade position him strongly for Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration.