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 |
Whisenhunt must keep Cardinals in title hunt
While Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is in no danger of losing his job any time soon, we hear he could be if the Cardinals don't at least seriously contend for the NFC West title in 2011.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 5
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the fifth pick in the NFL draft, including LaDainian Tomlinson by the Chargers in 2001.
Draft Dose: Who needs an outside linebacker?
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Draft Dose: Who needs an inside linebacker?
In the 29th installment of the Draft Dose series, PFW looks at five teams that are in need of an inside linebacker, with Illinois' Martez Wilson a top option.
Fitzgerald shows commitment to Cardinals
Although WR Larry Fitzgerald is no lock to remain in Arizona after the 2011 season, he showed his commitment to the Cardinals for the time being by organizing voluntary workouts for his teammates.
Fitzgerald organizes workouts for Cardinals
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has organized informal workouts with 20 of his teammates on Tuesday at an Arizona State practice field, according to PFW correspondent and Arizona Republic writer Kent Somers.
Draft Dose: Who needs an interior lineman?
In the 26th installment of the Draft Dose series, PFW takes a look at six teams that could consider drafting an interior lineman, like Florida's Mike Pouncey.
Cardinals' WR situation looks rather shaky
We hear it’s far from a given that Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Breaston and Early Doucet, in that order, will enter next season as the Cardinals’ top three receivers.
Draft Dose: Who needs a tight end?
What teams in this year's draft could be in the market for a tight end like Notre Dame's Kyle Rudolph? The Broncos are one team that figures to be on the lookout after releasing veteran TE Daniel Graham.
Bidwills, Whisenhunt see Gabbert in private workout
Cardinals president Michael Bidwill, owner Bill Bidwill and head coach Ken Whisenhunt were among team officials to see Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert in a private workout on Wednesday.
Under siege under center
Adding to the uncertainty due to the current lockout are the undeniably shaky QB situations facing one-third of the league's teams, including the 49ers and holdover starter Alex Smith.
NFC team needs
The Vikings are looking for a successor to QB Brett Favre, as PFW identifies the top three draft needs of each NFC team.
Cardinals latest team to reduce pay for employees
The coaches and front-office employees of the Cardinals will see a large slice of their paychecks taken out due to the league's labor situation.
Playing hurt might have hindered Cardinals S Wilson in 2010
A torn abductor muscle might have been at least partially responsible for what daily Cardinals observers considered probably the worst season of veteran SS Adrian Wilson's career.
Cardinals cut ticket prices
As disputes over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement continue, one NFL team has announced that it will cut ticket prices for next season.
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.
