Calais Campbell re‑signed with Baltimore on a one‑year $5.5 million contract, marking his 19th season in the league. The 39‑year‑old defensive end told reporters after Tuesday’s minicamp that he is treating 2026 as his final year, a sentiment he’s voiced the past two seasons but now truly means. He plans to play at a level that would make other teams turn him down next year.

Campbell entered the season 278 games deep, missing none since 2022, and sits five games shy of overtaking Jim Marshall for the most games played by a defensive lineman. Surpassing that mark would place him among only five other defenders who have played past age 40, joining legends like Bruce Smith and Clay Matthews. His 117 sacks rank fourth among active players and 34th all‑time.

Ravens defensive coordinator Jesse Minter praised Campbell’s tape from last season, saying it still ranks among the league’s best. Beyond the on‑field impact, Campbell’s veteran presence anchors the locker room and mentors younger linemen. With his retirement likely after this campaign, Baltimore will lose a rare combination of production and leadership, closing a chapter that began in 2008.