Veteran DT Calais Campbell reunites with Ravens on 1-year deal: Source
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell to a one-year deal worth around $5.5 million, marking his return to the team for his 19th NFL season.
- Campbell, who turns 40 in September, previously played for the Ravens from 2020 to 2022 and has a strong career record with 117 sacks and 960 tackles, ranking 34th all-time in sacks.
- The Ravens have faced challenges with their defensive line due to injuries and limited draft picks, prompting them to bring back Campbell to strengthen the interior defensive front.
- Baltimore delayed signing Campbell until after the compensatory draft pick deadline to avoid affecting their projected four compensatory picks for the 2027 draft.
- The Ravens had previously released Campbell in 2023 to manage salary cap space but maintained interest in his return, nearly acquiring him in a trade with Miami before the 2024 deadline.
