Campbell, 38, signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals, the organization he played for through his first nine years after they drafted him in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, the team announced Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the deal is worth $5.5 million and has a max value of $7.5 million.

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to sign veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell to a one-year deal to officially mark the return of the 38-year-old for his 18th NFL season in 2025, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Over the last eight seasons, Campbell has played for four different franchises (Jacksonville, Baltimore, Atlanta and Miami). He recorded five sacks with the Dolphins in 2024-25 which was about on par for his average since leaving the desert (6.75 sacks-per-year).

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cardinals have agreed to a deal with defensive lineman Calais Campbell. The Cardinals drafted Campbell in the second round back in 2008. He spent the next nine seasons in Arizona. He became a star during those nine years, racking up 501 total tackles and 56.5 sacks while earning All-Pro honors twice.

The Arizona Cardinals and defensive lineman Calais Campbell have agreed to a one-year deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, who provided more details. Campbell, 38, has played 17 NFL seasons, including his first nine (2008-2016) with the Arizona Cardinals.

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Veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell is returning for his 18th season in the NFL after signing a new contract with the Arizona Cardinals.