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Calais Campbell Will Weigh Retirement After 18th Season With Cardinals

He plans a brief postseason reset to gauge how his body feels, with a decision expected within weeks.

Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA;  Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) leaves the field following a game against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The 39-year-old defensive lineman said he remains undecided and will decompress after Week 18 before choosing whether to play in 2026.
  • Campbell noted that in recent years he typically knew within about a month if he wanted to return, suggesting a relatively quick timeline again.
  • In his one-year return to Arizona, he started every game with 41 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hits and two blocked kicks.
  • Sunday’s finale will mark his 278th regular-season appearance, four shy of Jim Marshall’s defensive-line record of 282.
  • He enters free agency after the season, and reporting indicates organizational stability in Arizona could shape his options if he continues.