Calais Campbell would be significant addition to Detroit Lions defense.
, there's a chance the well-traveled, well-accomplished defender is released prior to season's end if his current employer, the Miami Dolphins, are eliminated from playoff contention. The Dolphins, in cutting Campbell, would be allowing the 38-year-old to join a contender .
Whether Calais Campbell will finish season here is fluid. Will be here at least as long as in playoff contention. If Fins eliminated, Dolphins releasing him to join contender still in play For starters, the veteran defender, who has suited up for the Cardinals, the Jaguars, the Ravens, the Falcons and the Dolphins throughout his 17-year NFL career, would bring a bevy of experience tohas compiled 43 total tackles, including 10 for loss, to go along with nine quarterback hits, four sacks, five passes defensed and one forced fumble. Plus, he's recorded 32 total pressures.
And for his efforts, he's earned an 83.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, the seventh-highest mark among 214 qualified defensive tackles. He's also posted an 86.6 run-defense mark, which ranks as the No. 1 run-defense grade among players at his position.“Everybody loves Calais Campbell in this league. He is made to be a Lion,” Valenti said. “You get Calais Campbell, we may put this thing back on the Super Bowl tracks.
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