When Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta reached an agreement to acquire Jacksonville Jaguars star Calais Campbell nearly two weeks ago, a trade that could define the team’s offseason, the deal hinged on Campbell’s consent. Campbell’s agent told him that the Ravens had been one of about four or five teams interested in the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end. He also …
New Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell says he chose winning over more money
Calais Campbell likely could have received more money than the reported two-year, $27 million he received in the trade that sent him from the Jaguars to the Ravens last week. The deal also includes $20 million for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman. Campbell, however, isn’t worried about the money he may have left on the table. Instead, he’s focused …
Calais Campbell Eyes Championship in Baltimore
Calais Campbell is still chasing that elusive Super Bowl ring. So he was elated with the recent deal that sent him to Baltimore from Jacksonville. Campbell is confident the Ravens have the infrastructure in place to make a run at the Lombardi Trophy next season. “I’m so glad that if I got traded, I got traded to a team that …
Five Things to Know About Calais Campbell
1. He’s still highly productive Yes, Calais Campbell is 33 years old. And yes, his sack numbers have declined each of the past two seasons. But that was bound to happen after posting 14.5 sacks in 2017 and 10.5 in 2018 – the two highest totals of his 12-year career. Campbell’s 6.5 sacks last year would have ranked second on …
Ravens Acquire Calais Campbell in Trade With Jaguars
The Ravens wanted to improve their front seven this offseason, and they have reportedly started that process in a – literally – big way. Baltimore has acquired Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick, according to multiple reports. The Ravens have not confirmed this move and all signings are pending …
Calais Campbell hoping 2 London games will give Jags advantage over opponents
While the fans have sounded off (mostly negatively) about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ decision to move two games to London, the players on the current roster didn’t speak out on the matter. However, after doing an interview on Sirius XM Radio, Calais Campbell broke that silence as 2020’s trip to London will be his fourth. As expected, the veteran admitted the …
After Only Three Seasons, Is Calais Campbell Already a Jaguars Legend?
51 games. That is the entirety of Calais Campbell’s tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars so far — barely even halfway to a hundred. But in those 51 times he has donned a Jaguars’ uniform and represented Jacksonville, he has done more than most could with thousands of the same opportunities. On and off the field, Campbell has done enough in …
Calais Campbell named 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of Year
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell is a five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher, but now he can add one of the league’s most prestigious honors to his resume: Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. Campbell was named the 2019 NFL Man of the Year during Saturday’s NFL Honors award show in Miami. Campbell, alongside his mother and seven siblings, …
Calais Campbell wins defensive MVP award at Pro Bowl
The Jacksonville Jaguars were represented well in the Pro Bowl as DJ Chark Jr., Josh Allen, and Calais Campbell made impact plays. Of the three, Campbell had the best day, accumulating a tackle, a sack, and a crucial forced fumble late in the game. That helped him to ultimately win the Defensive MVP award alongside quarterback Lamar Jackson, who won …
Jaguars’ Calais Campbell named PFF’s Run Defender Of The Year
If there is any award in PFF’s portfolio that has been completely owned by one player, it is our award for the NFL’s best run defender, which may as well be (and maybe one day will be) named after Lions interior defender Damon Harrison. Every year we have given out this award, it has gone to the man they call …