Ravens Lose Out on Calais in Free Agency Surprise

It looks like there will be no reunion between head coach John Harbaugh and defensive lineman Calais Campbell. The former Baltimore Ravens star has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. 

The deal will reportedly pay him $5.5 million, but can go as high as $7.5 million with incentives.

Campbell, 38, was very much linked to the Ravens in free agency this offseason. 

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald said on Monday Campbell was "mulling whether he wants to sign with the Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens or another team," but added that retirement was also a possibility. 

Just one day later, Campbell turned down the Dolphins and the Ravens to sign with the Cardinals, a team that drafted him out of the University of Miami.

The Ravens and the Dolphins reportedly had a deal in place for the Ravens to acquire the 6-8, 330-pound Campbell at the trade deadline, but Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel vetoed the deal at the last minute. The reunion is just not in the cards, so to speak.

Campbell played with the Ravens from 2020-22, accounting for 113 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and nine passes defended. 

He spent the 2024 season with the Dolphins, and had a very successful season.

Harbaugh said the Ravens will continue to look to upgrade their defensive line.

"We have to make sure we have a good solid defensive line," Harbaugh said. "The good news is the draft is really deep there, and there's also some options. We can bring some guys back. I like our guys, too, that we can bring back."