The Arizona Cardinals are looking to bounce back after their 8-9 finish last season, which resulted in missing the Playoffs. Much of the focus has been on offensive stars Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. However, the significance of building an elite defense should not be overlooked, as it remains vital for constructing a winning football team. On Tuesday, the Cardinals made a significant move to bolster their 2025 defensive unit by finalizing a deal for a key player.
“ESPN sources: Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell is finalizing a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals. Campbell was the Cardinals’ 2008 second-round pick, played in Arizona until 2016, and now will return there for his 18th NFL season,” reported ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Fans have responded positively to the news on social media, with comments highlighting Campbell’s consistent performance throughout his career.
One fan stated on Twitter, “Calais Campbell has continued to produce season after season. Not surprised that he wants to continue — he’s still got value on any (NFL) team.” Another added, “18 seasons?! That’s some serious longevity in the league.” Additionally, someone noted, “Still a dominant force in the middle even at 38 years old. He’s an anomaly!!” It will be intriguing to see what level of performance Campbell can achieve in his age-38 season.
