Six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell agreed to participate Miami Dolphins for his 17th NFL season, a person with knowledge of the signing told The Associated Press.
This person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing.
Campbell will join his fifth NFL team and adds experience and depth to a Dolphins group looking for a third straight playoff berth.
The signing was first reported by NFL Network.
Miami lost its standout defensive tackle Christian Wilkins in March when he signed with Las Vegas Raiders. And pass those in a hurry Bradley Chubb And Jaelan Phillips is working to return from season-ending injuries in 2023.
Campbell, who was selected by Arizona in the second round of the 2008 draft, had 6.5 sacks and 17 quarterback hits in 17 games with Atlanta last season. He has 105.5 career sacks.
One of the best periods of his career came with Jacksonville Jaguars, where he recorded 195 tackles, 31.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in three seasons. He was a Pro Bowler in each of those seasons and was a first-team All Pro in 2017.
Campbell, who also was a star at the University of Miami, will reunite with defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who coached Campbell and Baltimore’s defensive line in 2021 and 2022.
Associated Press reports.
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