Calais Campbell Sets NFL Record for Games by a Defensive Lineman
The milestone highlights rare longevity for a 40-year-old defensive lineman, potentially capping a career Campbell said in June might end in 2026.
Overview
- The Baltimore Ravens confirmed that Campbell played his 283rd regular-season game, passing Jim Marshall’s previous defensive-line record of 282.
- Campbell reached the mark in the Ravens’ Sunday night game against the Atlanta Falcons, a milestone the team announced after the win.
- Now in his 19th NFL season, Campbell has sustained production through his career with 117 recorded sacks and a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2017.
- The Ravens used Campbell in a part-time role designed to preserve his body and he still logged 32 snaps and a team-high grade in the Atlanta game.
- Campbell has not announced retirement and his June comment that 2026 might be his final year frames this as a possible capstone moment for a long and durable career.