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Ravens Sign 40-Year-Old Calais Campbell, One-Year Deal

5/1/2026

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Summary

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The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell to a one-year deal on April 30, 2026.
The $5.5 million contract lets the 40-year-old play his 19th NFL season, after he posted 11 sacks and a Pro Bowl during his 2020-2022 stint with Baltimore.
He recorded 6.5 sacks, 43 tackles and two passes defended in 2025 with the Arizona Cardinals, helping fill an interior line after injuries to defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike.

History

Historical Context

After the NFL’s 1993 collective bargaining agreement—ratified on March 1 and granting unrestricted free agency after four years of service—teams began signing veterans on market terms, exemplified by the Dallas Cowboys’ three-year, $6 million deal for linebacker Ken Norton Jr. The trend persists, as shown by the Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 one-year, $5.5 million signing of defensive end Calais Campbell.

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Story summary

The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell to a one-year deal on April 30, 2026.
The $5.5 million contract lets the 40-year-old play his 19th NFL season, after he posted 11 sacks and a Pro Bowl during his 2020-2022 stint with Baltimore.
He recorded 6.5 sacks, 43 tackles and two passes defended in 2025 with the Arizona Cardinals, helping fill an interior line after injuries to defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike.

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