Calais Campbell Signs One-Year Deal to Return to Arizona Cardinals

The six-time Pro Bowler and veteran defensive lineman will play his 18th NFL season with the team that drafted him in 2008.

Calais Campbell has signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, with incentives that could raise its value to $7.5 million.
The 38-year-old defensive lineman returns to Arizona, where he spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career after being drafted in 2008.
Campbell opted to join the Cardinals over returning to the Miami Dolphins, where he had a productive 2024 season with five sacks and 12 tackles for loss.
He is expected to play a rotational role on the Cardinals' defensive line, providing veteran leadership to a revamped unit aiming for a playoff push.
Campbell’s departure leaves a significant leadership void for the Dolphins, who now face challenges in addressing their defensive line depth.