Calais Campbell is an NFL defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars who is signed to a four-year, $60 million contract with the team. As a 12-year veteran in the league, Campbell has made millions throughout his career and tells Jacksonville.com that he’s learned a lot about the value of budgeting your money. That’s why, when asked for financial advice for …
Jaguars’ Calais Campbell surprises Jacksonville kids with bike giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Calais Campbell, also known as the mayor of “Sacksonville,” surprised dozens of children Friday from the Boys and Girls Club with new bicycles just in time for the holidays. Campbell has been known to get into the spirit of the holidays, and typically takes children on a shopping spree. He strives to make sure local kids have …
Jaguars DL Calais Campbell named to third-straight Pro Bowl
The 2020 NFL Pro Bowl list has been released with the Jaguars coming away with one player making the initial roster. Defensive lineman Calais Campbell has been selected to his fifth-career and third-consecutive Pro Bowl, the NFL announced today. Jacksonville’s list also includes several alternates including, kicker Josh Lambo (first alternate), running back Leonard Fournette (second alternate), defensive end Josh …
Calais Campbell named Jaguars’ Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars have nominated DL Calais Campbell for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide, the club announced today. Considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors, the award recognizes the NFL player that best demonstrates outstanding community service and excellence on the field. Beginning this week, Campbell will wear a …
Calais Campbell named a finalist for 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars DL Calais Campbell has been named one of the eight finalists for the 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, an NFL honor presented annually to a player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. The award was created in 2014 in honor of …
Jaguars star Calais Campbell helps donate 200 turkeys to military families
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Military families on the First Coast now have one less thing to worry about this Thanksgiving. Jacksonville Jaguars star Calais Campbell, along with the help of Winn Dixie, the USO and Feeding Northeast Florida, donated 200 frozen turkeys to families in need. “It’s a great opportunity to get some free food and it’s nice to help us …
Late father’s example continues to drive Denver native/Jacksonville DE Calais Campbell on, off the field
For so many years, Broncos players were only television images for Calais Campbell. Like thousands of kids growing up in the Denver area in the late 1990s, Campbell had affection for Broncos stars Terrell Davis, Steve Atwater and Shannon Sharpe, but no personal connection. That changed during Davis’ visit to the Denver Police Athletic League to see Campbell’s team. A …
Jaguars DE Calais Campbell remembered for many talents in Denver — including high school plays
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 2004 production of “Once On This Island” at South High in Denver looks like every high school play. A video taken then shows a line of earnest singers projecting into a cavernous hall backed by a tinny piano. One of the actors is in the background but stands out. He is a head taller than everyone …
Campbell: A pro’s pro
JACKSONVILLE – He’s a pro’s pro. That’s one reason defensive end Calais Campbell is among the most respected players in the Jaguars’ locker room, but here’s another: Twelve years in, he’s good. Really good. And if that sometimes gets lost when discussing the Jaguars’ veteran defensive end, cornerback A.J. Bouye said that shouldn’t be the case. Because for whatever other …
When Jags win, so do charities, courtesy of Calais Campbell
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell and his foundation announced his new charitable initiative for the 2019-20 NFL season. Campbell’s Season of Giving, a fundraising campaign based off of his performance on the field, adds an opportunity for fans to play along. For each month during the 2019-20 season, Calais has chosen …