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 |
Cardinals continue counting on Campbell
DE Calais Campbell is one high-profile Cardinals defender whose star status continues to shine brightly.
Defensive firepower gives Cardinals chance to contend
PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki sees hope for the skidding Cardinals after a much-needed bye week.
Nicks, Campbell, Masthay named NFC Players of the Week
Giants WR Hakeem Nicks, Cardinals DE Calais Campbell and Packers P Tim Masthay were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week Two.
Cardinals agree to five-year deal with DE Campbell
The Cardinals and franchise-tagged DE Calais Campbell have agreed on a five-year contract, the team announced. There will be a press conference on Friday.
Cardinals place franchise tag on DE Campbell
The Cardinals have placed the franchise tag on DE Calais Campbell, meaning the fifth-year player will earn approximately $10.6 million in 2012.
Free-agent scouting report: Cardinals DE Calais Campbell
Cardinals DE Calais Campbell would have been one of the most attractive defenders available if he had been allowed to hit the market.
Cardinals GM Graves: 'Calais will be with us'
Cardinals GM Rod Graves said Thursday that fans should not have to worry about the team losing DE Calais Campbell in free agency.
Campbell looks like a keeper for Cardinals
The consensus among our Cardinals sources is that the team can ill afford to lose DE Calais Campbell, who becomes a free agent at the end of the season.
Branch shines, Campbell sputters for Cardinals
While Alan Branch has finally branched out the way the Cardinals hoped he would when they traded up to get him at the top of the second round in the 2006 draft, Calais Campbell has been a disappointment so far ...
Cardinals DE Campbell aiming for double digits
Cardinals DE Calais Cambpell looks forward to the help he expects newcomer Joey Porter will provide in reaching his 2010 goal of double-digit sacks.
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.