Arizona Cardinals
Calais Campbell - #93 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 8"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/01/1986 |
| Birthplace | Denver, CO |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 19th pick by Cardinals |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers give Cardinals permission to interview Haley
The Steelers confirmed that they have given the Cardinals permission to interview offensive coordinator Todd Haley for their vacant head-coaching position.
Next Cardinals head coach has a lot of work to do
Whoever team president Michael Bidwell selects as the next Cardinals coach should have a formidable task ahead.
Rumors grow tying Reid to Arizona
Multiple reports from around the league on Tuesday are tying ex-Eagles head coach Andy Reid to the Cardinals' job opening.
Cardinals to interview Horton, Reid, McCoy
Cardinals team president Michael Bidwill said Arizona will begin the head-coaching interview process with Ray Horton, Andy Reid and Mike McCoy.
Cardinals fire Whisenhunt, Graves, several coaches
A 1-11 finish to the 2012 season has cost head coach Ken Whisenhunt, GM Rod Graves and several Cardinals assistant coaches their jobs.
NFC West Spin cycle: Niners, Seahawks gear up for postseason
The Niners and Seahawks have plenty of momentum for the playoffs afer taking down the Cardinals and Rams, respectively, in Week 17.
49ers beat Cardinals to win NFC West
Michael Crabtree finished with a career-high 172 yards, leading the 49ers to a 27-13 victory against the Cardinals on Sunday after a slow start.
Wells' Cardinals career hasn't worked out too well
Most close Cardinals observers agree that former No. 1 pick Beanie Wells has been a bona fide disappointment in the desert.
Cardinals to start QB Hoyer in Week 17
Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt announced Wednesday that Brian Hoyer will start in the regular-season finale against the 49ers.
Cardinals place TE Housler on I.R.
The Cardinals placed TE Rob Housler (shoulder) on injured reserve and elevated WR Kerry Taylor from the practice squad.
NFC West Spin cycle: There's no stopping red-hot Seahawks
The surging Seahawks grabbed center stage in the NFC West with their playoff-clinching rout of the Niners in Seattle.
Bears 'D' scores twice in win over Cardinals
Chicago's defense scored two touchdowns and the Bears beat the Cardinals 28-13 on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Cardinals continue counting on Campbell
DE Calais Campbell is one high-profile Cardinals defender whose star status continues to shine brightly.
NFC West Spin cycle: 49ers, Seahawks make statements
Huge victories by San Francisco and Seattle in advance of their prime-time matchup in Week 16 grabbed the headlines in Week 15.
Desperate times in the desert
While there’s no doubt the Cardinals are in store for significant changes this offseason, the extent of those changes remain to be seen.
PLAYER NEWS
Campbell is back for the Cards' defense.|||||||
Campbell was sidelined for last Sunday's game against the Jets due to a calf injury.
Campbell is sidelined for Sunday's game against the Jets due to a calf injury.|||||||
Campbell has now missed three straight games.
Campbell says he is relieved that the long-term contract he and the team had sought has been completed and he hopes he "can be a great player in this league for a lot of years to come." The defensive end spoke at a news conference Friday, one day after negotiations were completed on a five-year contract extension reportedly worth $55 million with $31 million guaranteed.|||||||
The Cardinals had played the "non-exclusive" franchise tag on Campbell while continuing to negotiate a long-term contract. Removal of that tag should clear the way for the Cardinals to add a player or two to their roster under the salary cap.
Campbell agreed to a five-contract extension Thursday with Arizona. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.|||||||
The 6-foot-8, 300-pound lineman had 51 solo tackles and 73 overall tackles last season. He also had eight sacks, two forced fumbles, 11 passes defensed, one fumble recovery, his first interception, and blocked three field goals.
The Arizona Cardinals have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Campbell.|||||||
The Cardinals can continue to negotiate a long-term deal with the 6-foot-8, 300-pound player through July 16. If another team signs him to an offer sheet, Arizona has the right to match it or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.
