Photographer Ozan Acıdere documents the plight of migrants as French authorities impose hostile policies on them – while trying to attract more tourists to the coastal city After the closure in 2016 of the Calais refugee camp known as the “Jungle” crossing to the UK from France has become even more dangerous mostly as a result of increased state security measures and the militarisation of the border According to the International Organization for Migration at least 78 people died attempting to reach the UK in small boats in 2024 Tents were seized after a police eviction in February 2025 A camp where young Sudanese people live (left) and the sea at Calais No one chooses to risk their life or the lives of their loved ones unless they have no other choice.Ahmed AlhashimiThere are about 700 displaced people in Calais They are not permitted to put up tents and the police in the seaside city carry out evictions of the camps three times a week According to demonstrators at a protest against these policies in January the evictions are carried out at a fast pace with tents and sleeping bags seized by the authorities who are desperate to prevent another permanent camp being set up where the authorities are attempting to transform the image of the city A camp in the woods (left) and people washing their clothes the municipality of Calais has been attempting to attract more tourists This was symbolised by the appearance in 2019 of the “Calais dragon” a fire-breathing colossus built of steel and carved wood was the first stage of the planned renewal of the city Young Sudanese men in Calais in January 2025 They fled their country due to the civil war According to the Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and North Sea the increased surveillance and policing of the Calais beaches has led displaced people to attempt more perilous routes from other points along the coast It says this maritime sector is one of the busiest in the world “with more than 600 commercial vessels passing through it every day and the weather conditions are often difficult the French navy’s public service patrol boat Cormoran rescued 77 occupants of a small boat who had called for help and brought them back to Calais After being evicted from a city centre encampment two men move their tent to avoid police seizure dreams of becoming a hairdresser in the UK Figures released by the UK Home Office show that 36,816 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year Everyone on the coast at Calais is aware that attempting the journey is a life-threatening proposition but more are undertaking it: crossings this year have increased by more than 40% compared with the same period in 2024 Rocks and boulders placed to prevent the displaced from setting up tents People attempt to keep warm in December last year (left) and playing cards at a day centre for people in exile The family of a seven-year-old girl who was crushed to death on a small boat participated in the protest in January lost grasp of his daughter Sara on an inflatable dinghy after a large group of men rushed onboard as it was pulling away from the shores of Wimereux It was the family’s fourth attempt at a crossing of the Channel since they had arrived in the Pas de Calais region two months earlier The Alhashimi family carry photographs of their daughter and sister Sara who was seven when she died at sea in northern France in April 2024 Ferhad (left) fled Kuwait because he is Christian and does not feel safe there and Necmettin in her victory speech after being elected as the mayor of Greater Lincolnshire this week They should be good enough for here in Britain.” the displaced are denied even the shelter of tents Young Sudanese prepare banners in their native Arabic for a protest against their treatment in Calais People in exile carry a mock coffin that they made for a demonstration in Calais He said he didn’t want to sign a one-day contract The photo above is of Cardinals rookie DE Calais Campbell praying before Super Bowl XLIII on February 1 It is therefore absolutely amazing to know that Calais Campbell after nine years with the team and after 8 years combined of stints with the Jaguars has returned to Arizona to play on the team that drafted him in the 2nd round (#50 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft Calais Campbell explains to Jon Gruden and The Draft Show company how “sweet” it is to return to the team that drafted him and —- not simply after playing 17 seasons —- to sign a one-day contract so that he could retire a Cardinal —- no what made it sweet for Calais was having the chance to play again in Arizona What is the key to playing 18 years in the NFL? “Hard work and love” - Calais Campbell#BirdGang ( @barstoolsports)pic.twitter.com/Y2IHQdI6vL How amazing is it for Cardinals fans and players to be able to have one member from their lone Super Bowl team on this year’s team playing one of the NFL’s most grueling positions Calais Campbell’s Year to Year PFF Overall Grades: I have always maintained that Calais Campbell was (and is!) the most ideal proto-typical 34 DE the Cardinals have ever drafted the Cardinals’ 34 defense has never been the same since he left the team in 2017 occasionally you can line him up in a 2-point stance to wreak havoc in the A gap or rush him like a galloping giraffe off the edge Opposing QBs will tell you; Calais Campbell takes the romance out of the quick-slant pass Opposing kickers will tell you: Calais Campbell can take the romance out of a mere chip shot field goal Note: CC’s 9 blocked FGs currently makes him the most prolific active FG blocker in the NFL Talk about players who make everyone around them better Over the course of his 9 seasons with the Cardinals here is a lineup of arguably his most talented teammates: Proof that Calais Campbell helps to make players around him better Is a mere coincidence that he was a key cog during the two most impressive stretches in the history of the Arizona Cardinals both amidst Ken Whisenhunt’s and Bruce Arians’ heydays I believe that of any of the Arizona Cardinals draftees who have played for the Cardinals for more than 5 years Calais Campbells’ teams have garnered the highest regular season winning percentage in Arizona Cardinals’ team history at 78-64-1 along with teammate and fellow long-term Cardinals’ draftee Calais’s teams had most successful playoff record stretch in franchise history at 5-4 playCalais Campbell returns to Cardinals for 18th NFL season (0:51)Check out some stats and info behind Calais Campbell's career as he is returning to the Cardinals Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has finalized a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals for his 18th NFL season The one-year deal is for $5.5 million and has a maximum value of $7.5 million He's not expected to start but will have certain packages designed to get him on the field He'll also add a veteran presence to not just a defensive line room but a locker room that's looking to take the next step and make a playoff push this coming season "What a story it would be!" Campbell wrote on his Instagram account after the deal was announced. "Started my career with a bang. Now it's time to finish it with a bang back home where it first began!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calais Campbell (@calaiscampbell) Campbell signed with the Miami Dolphins late in the 2024 offseason joining the team just before training camp He immediately made an impact as a leader on a team many believed had Super Bowl aspirations While the Dolphins underwhelmed on the field for much of the 2024 season Campbell shined and recorded his highest pass rush win rate since 2019 He finished third on the team with five sacks and second on the team with 12 tackles for a loss He led all defensive linemen with a 46% run stop win rate Campbell was eventually released and was not cited He played in that day's game against the Jaguars recording a tackle for a loss on the first play from scrimmage Campbell was noncommittal about his career plans when asked after the 2024 regular-season finale saying he needed to give himself time to rest and discuss the matter with his family He added that his performance this past season would likely impact his decision moving forward Selected to six Pro Bowls and one first-team All-Pro nod (2017), Campbell has 110.5 sacks in 17 seasons. In addition to the Cardinals and Dolphins, Campbell has played for the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons in his career ESPN's Josh Weinfuss and Marcel Louis-Jacques contributed to this report and it'll be like he never left -- at least when he walks on the field with his familiar look The veteran defensive lineman will again wear the No 93 that he made famous during his first nine-year stint with the team veteran defensive lineman Justin Jones had 93 The rookie class also got their jersey numbers First-round pick Walter Nolen III will have No Second-round cornerback Will Johnson will sport the No and new inside linebacker Cody Simon will wear No The rest of the draft class includes cornerback Denzel Burke (29) guard Hayden Conner (58) and safety Kitan Crawford (36) The incoming free agents aside from Campbell also got their numbers Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson will be No the jersey most recently worn by Kyzir White Linebackers Akeem Davis-Gaither and Mykal Walker will wear 27 and 43 And pass rusher Baron Browning is changing his number from 53 to the 5 he wore in college and for a time with the Broncos Honor goes to scout who shows passion and represents Cardinals professionally Former wide receiver reaches his 15th version of charity event QB was team's first-round pick in 2006 to much celebration Cardinals use tool to get more time with players for handful of reasons Recently retired cornerback to be in Green Bay for selection No Cornerback will officially retire with Cardinals Tight end wants to stop his own airborne acrobatics Calais Campbell is back with the Cardinals and he’s back in his familiar No The Cardinals announced on Wednesday that the defensive lineman will be wearing the same number that he wore in Arizona for the first nine years of his career Campbell also wore the number with the Falcons The Cardinals also announced that linebacker Baron Browning will wear No and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson will wear No The team’s rookies have also unveiled their numbers First-round defensive tackle Walter Nolen will be No second-round corner Will Johnson will be No third-round edge rusher Jordan Burch is now No sixth-round guard Hayden Conner will wear No and seventh-round safety Kitan Crawford drew No A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem Miami Dolphins defensive end Calais Campbell bulldozes New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a powerful sack As he enters his 18th professional season, Calais Campbell is flirting with two decades spent in the NFL It's only right he spends his age-39 season with the team that made him a second-round pick way back in 2008 Campbell is back with the Arizona Cardinals the club that employed him for his first nine NFL campaigns before he left for an opportunity to make a difference with a contender in Jacksonville in 2017 earning two Pro Bowl nods and two second-team All-Pro honors in his final three seasons with Arizona before departing beginning a journey that has taken him to Jacksonville Campbell chased Super Bowls (and fell painfully short with the Jaguars and Ravens) latched onto a Falcons team in need of a veteran and completed a homecoming by joining the Dolphins returning to where he spent his college years at the University of Miami His latest chapter makes for yet another homecoming that's for sure," Campbell said of returning to Arizona this is the team that believed in me and gave me the opportunity to live out my dream and here we are all these years later and they believe in me still giving me the opportunity about my dream "I'm one of those guys that love this game so much I kind of have to wake up and pinch myself like and I feel like the value I could bring is gonna make a big difference I'll roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty and do the best I can." If he's proved anything over the last few seasons it's that Father Time is struggling to catch him Campbell has logged 17 sacks combined over the last three years piling up 144 tackles and 26 tackles for loss in that span He's still the mountainous man who strikes fear in the hearts of opposing quarterbacks and is liable to blow up a play on a given snap But make no mistake: Campbell isn't superhuman When asked if he felt as if he was entering his 18th year in the NFL I wasn't coming off the field other than a drive or two Campbell spent Thursday soaking in his new (and familiar) reality "I try to stay present and not really think about things that could happen but this place always had a place in my heart," he said It's a long time to be anywhere -- that's a career by itself and I didn't really start thinking about coming back like really let myself think about that until last year they were one of the teams that tried to trade for me 'That would be cool to go back to Arizona.' talking about all the different possibilities and stuff this one just kept coming up With all my like support system and family and everything else The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown Julian Edelman's place in Patriots history will be officially immortalized in 2025 The longtime New England receiver has been voted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame by fans as its 37th inductee Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday on simple assault and harassment charges in Pennsylvania The 26-year old was arrested in Bell Acres in Allegheny County Seattle Seahawks third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe entered the NFL with an enticing athletic profile but lingering questions about his accuracy as a passer It's something the rookie is already out to correct The Baltimore Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Longtime kicker Justin Tucker is under investigation for potential improper conduct The Los Angeles Rams remain one of the potential landing spots for star corner Jalen Ramsey Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't downplay the club's interest in a reunion Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said that he believes the time is right for tight end Kyle Pitts to see significant growth in 2025 after three years of struggles followed a historic rookie season Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton believes he can create "dominant duo backfield" with veteran RB Najee Harris Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has made quite the impact for his team already in his short career recording back-to-back seasons of 1,100-plus yards and a total of 26 touchdowns the last two years During the confinement period, you can access PSG TV Premium for free and enjoy all this season's match videos. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Check out the images from the final training session before the Women's Coupe de France final in Calais It was numbers day for the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday That’s as in uniform numbers for various players that have been added to the roster since the start of the new league year There are also a few changes for players that were with the team at the end of the 2024 season The number assignments include veteran additions the undrafted free agents weren’t officially signed and reported to the NFL Most notable is that defensive lineman Calais Campbell will wear No defensive lineman Justin Jones switched from 93 to 98 Edge rusher Baron Browning switched from 53 to 5 while linebacker Vi Jones (the brother of wide receiver Zay Jones) including those signed to future contracts in January: Arizona Cardinals draft picks and rookie free agentsDraft picks: Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) celebrates after the Dolphins defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game Sunday (AP) — Veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell has agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals returning to the franchise that drafted him for his 18th NFL season The Cardinals announced the move on Tuesday The six-time Pro Bowl selection played his first nine seasons in the league with the Cardinals and was a member of the team that made the Super Bowl in the 2008 season before losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers The 38-year-old Campbell started all 17 games for the Miami Dolphins last season and had 52 tackles He was an All-Pro for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017 and has also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons Campbell’s presence should help improve the Cardinals’ defensive line which was one of the weaker spots for the team last season Arizona has made the playoffs just once (2021) over the past nine seasons Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Breaux Bridge - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Anaysha Sharay Calais Anaysha was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many known for her infectious laughter and warm heart A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Francis of Assisi Catholic Church honoring the life of Anaysha Sharay Calais A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Thursday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM A rosary will be prayed at 9:00 AM on Thursday Readers will be Miranda Calais and Megan Thomas Gift bearers will be Laurie Nickens and Katlyn Nickens Anaysha was a dedicated student at Breaux Bridge Senior High School Her passion for life was evident in the joy she found in simple pleasures-talking on the phone with friends She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered and Mya Brown; as well as her cherished nephews and Jay'lon Xion Calais; biological parents Calvin Cerf and Barbara Lambert; biological grandmother She created lasting bonds with many friends who will forever remember her warmth and friendliness She is preceded in death by her grandfather Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Calais Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More CALAIS — A Maine Border city has found itself on the front lines of The United States’ trade war with Canada many downtown shop owners can see the banks of the Canadian town of Saint Stephen from their storefront windows — less than half a mile away following President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on certain Canadian imports local businesses said many Canadians are no longer making the trip across the border “Calais is like a ghost town now without the Canadians,” said Tina Moholland “We are down approximately 61% in package customers and sales It’s almost three-quarters of what it was.” According to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Data there were approximately 30,000 fewer travelers crossing into Maine from Canada in February compared to the same time last year everything has just gone downhill since the tariffs have been put on,” said Moholland City officials said that what’s equally concerning is the emotional fallout from the tariffs we see them as our friends and neighbors,” said Jim Porter And some are worried that the city’s summer tourism season will take a hit if Trump follows through on imposing more tariffs on Canada on April 2 “The restaurants and everything are all dependent on the tourists,” said Dawn Kinney volunteer at the Calais Community Thrift Shop Canadians make up 5% of the state’s annual visitation “We are naturally concerned about anything that may deter Canadian visitors from coming to Maine the impacts of which would be felt throughout the state,” Director of Maine Office of Tourism Carolanne Ouellette said in a statement “We understand that any reduction in visitation from Canadians will affect regions and businesses differently with some areas impacted more negatively than others.” Calais locals said they hope their relationship with Saint Stephen can survive the national strain The bridge is just another road to us,” said Moholland We’re hoping there’s no long-term effects.” Susan Collins has also introduced legislation to boost security at the Northern Border “Our border security policies must address the unique challenges along the U.S.-Canada border remote areas make enforcement difficult,” said Collins “By improving data collection and oversight of threats and enforcement efforts this bipartisan bill would strengthen security and help to ensure we have the resources needed to protect our northern border effectively.” Collins introduced the legislation along with Maggie Hassan (D-NH) Calais Campbell speaks with the media on Thursday April 10th after signing his contract and making return to the Cardinals official Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort and Assistant GM Dave Sears address the media following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort and HC Jonathan Gannon address the media following rounds 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft Listen to the phone call between Monti Ossenfort and cornerback Will Johnson as he learns he is the No Walter Nolen III addresses the media for the first time after being selected by the Cardinals at No 16 in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort and HC Jonathan Gannon address the media following round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft Michael Wilson speaks with the media on Tuesday Garrett Williams speaks with the media on Tuesday General Manager Monti Ossenfort and Head Coach Jonathan Gannon address the media ahead of next week's 2025 NFL Draft Patrick Peterson reflects on his time as a Cardinal and his incredible career Trey McBride speaks with the media following his contract extension on Friday Jacoby Brissett speaks with the media for the first time as a member of the Cardinals on Friday Dalvin Tomlinson speaks with the media for the first time as a member of the Cardinals on Friday Josh Sweat speaks with the media for the first time as a member of the Cardinals on Thursday Baron Browning speaks with the media on Wednesday Jonathan Gannon speaks with the media at the NFL Combine on Tuesday Monti Ossenfort speaks with the media at the NFL Combine on Tuesday DL coach Winston DeLattiboudere III speaks with the media for the first time as a member of the Cardinals coaching staff OL coach Justin Frye speaks with the media for the first time as a member of the Cardinals coaching staff Jonathan Gannon speaks with the media on Monday January 6th as the team heads into the offseason Garrett Williams speaks with media on Monday January 6th for the final time before heading into the offseason Kelvin Beachum speaks with media on Monday Dadrion Taylor-Demerson speaks with media on Monday Calais Campbell is headed back for his 18th season -- and headed back to where it all began $5.5 million deal worth up to $7.5 million NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday The Cardinals announced the single-year pact officially bringing Campbell back to the club that drafted him in 2008 The signing also concludes discussion on whether Campbell owner of six Pro Bowl selections and 110.5 sacks he's heading back west to Arizona after a single season with the Miami Dolphins having missed much of his rookie campaign due to injury and should also be able to learn plenty from the venerable Campbell Campbell is continuing on a whirlwind tour as of late His career began with the Cardinals (2008-2016; two Pro Bowls) and carried on with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2017-2019; three Pro Bowls) Baltimore Ravens (2020-2022; one Pro Bowl) and Atlanta Falcons (2023) prior to last year's last dance with the Dolphins Having contemplated retirement prior to previous seasons is likely to contemplate it again around this time next year a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-2010s Team was the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year and the 2024 NFL Players Association Alan Page Community Award winner Campbell has played 261 games (242 starts) and has been a model of durability never having missed more than four games in a campaign 18 forced fumbles and 13 fumble recoveries Campbell was taken in the 2008 NFL Draft's second round by the Cardinals His rookie campaign saw Arizona advance to the Super Bowl a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in which Campbell recorded two tackles Campbell went without a start or a sack as a rookie but it was hardly a sign of things to come Campbell became a fixture in the Cardinals' starting lineup over the next eight seasons which ranks fourth all time for the franchise Now he's returned to play under head coach Jonathan Gannon who's just three years older than him at 41 He didn't miss a game in either of his last two seasons with his 2024 campaign in Miami seeing him post 52 tackles and five sacks often proving to be the highlight of a downtrodden Dolphins D The Dolphins were reportedly open to releasing Campbell late last season to give him an opportunity to catch on with a contender carried on until Week 18 and he stayed put in South Beach Ranked 34th in NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2025 but has decided that a return to Arizona was in the cards Cardinals insider Dani Sureck sits down with the newly re-signed Calais Campbell to talk about his return to Arizona A journey through the emotional phone calls made to the draft picks as the Cardinals tell their new players they are coming to the NFL Cardinals insider Dani Sureck chats with the newest Cardinal after he arrives in Tempe for the first time Cardinals insider Dani Sureck talks with GM Monti Ossenfort after the first round pick of Walter Nolen Cardinals insider Dani Sureck talks with coach Jonathan Gannon after the first-round selection of Walter Nolen Retired cornerback Patrick Peterson watches some of his best plays with the Cardinals and talks about them as they pop up on screen Cardinals insider Dani Sureck talks to retiring Patrick Peterson about making the decision and what his legacy will be A look back at Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill as he is inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame A litany of all-time Cardinals check in to say congrats to team owner Michael Bidwill for his induction into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame With the Cardinals unveiling Casa Roja At The Fifty COO Jeremy Walls appeared on \"Good Morning Arizona\" to talk about the new luxury experience Cardinals insider Dani Sureck sits down with tight end Trey McBride to talk about his new four-year contract extension Free-agent signee QB Jacoby Brissett sits down with Zach Gershman for the first time to discuss his thought process in free agency what he brings to the team's quarterback room Free-agent signee DL Dalvin Tomlinson sits down with Zach Gershman for the first time to discuss his desire to be a key piece of the defense Free-agent signee ILB Akeem Davis-Gaither sits down with Zach Gershman for the first time to discuss what brought him to Arizona Free-agent signee OLB Josh Sweat sits down with Zach Gershman for the first time to discuss flourishing under Gannon and Rallis in Philadelphia A thank you to legendary color man Ron Wolfley who has stepped down as Cardinals analyst after 20 seasons Head Coach Jonathan Gannon sits down with team reporter Dani Sureck at the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis General Manager Monti Ossenfort sits down with team reporter Dani Sureck at the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Walter Nolen III joins NFL Network's Kimmi Chex for an interview at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Cardinals insider Dani Sureck gives a peek into one of her days working at the NFL Scouting combine A look at the beautiful work captured by the Cardinals' video team from the 2024 season Running back James Conner joins the crew on \"Super Bowl Live\" to talk about the Cardinals' future Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon and legend Larry Fitzgerald take part in the Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am and Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson take on the Satisfying Catch challenge for the NFC during the Pro Bowl Games Skills Showdown Watch as Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald surprises team owner Michael Bidwill with the news Bidwill had been named to the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame COO Jeremy Walls appeared on "Good Morning Arizona" to talk about the new luxury experience Running back James Conner joins the crew on "Super Bowl Live" to talk about the Cardinals' future Dolphins-Jets Week 18 Preview | Seize The Season presented by Caesars-Sportsbook At 38 years old, Calais Campbell knows the end of his NFL career is closing in The 17-year stalwart Miami Dolphins defensive lineman is bracing that his final game could be Sunday against the New York Jets "That definitely is going to be the thought process," Campbell said Thursday of possibly retiring after the season, per the South Florida Sun Sentinel Regardless of whether the Dolphins make the playoffs like he has each of the past several seasons will evaluate his future after his campaign ends "I will say that I've felt that way before so this is not my first time feeling that way," Campbell said "So it doesn't mean I'm definitely going to retire Campbell made the Super Bowl with the Cardinals in his rookie season in 2008 but failed to return to the big dance the past 16 seasons our first year together," said Miami defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver who was also Campbell's defensive line coach in Baltimore "Just to get in and to get a ticket to the dance is what we're looking for And if anybody can help push a team past whatever its limits may be So I'd give anything for that (opportunity)." Campbell said that he doesn't want teammates scoreboard-watching on Sunday there will be some sliver of a silver lining to finish with a 9-8 record after the dismal start to the season there's only one team that leaves the year happy The team that goes and loses is just as unhappy as the teams that don't make it "But there is some solace in knowing that at least you had a winning record something to build off of for the people who are going to be here next year The question Campbell will ask himself either Sunday night or in the coming weeks is whether he's done his part for the final time in the NFL but when it comes to sports that isn't necessarily true But Karlos Dansby did it (twice!) and that first time especially Yet, to have Calais Campbell come back to potentially wrap up his career is a storybook kind of ending a guy still has to be able to play to have this make sense despite going into Year 18 and about to turn 39 he had production that a guy 15 years his junior would love to have on the defensive line (It should be noted there are a fair number of Dolphins fans and media lamenting that Miami let Campbell leave.) When the Jaguars traded Campbell for a fifth-round pick to the Ravens in 2020 fans asked why the Cardinals couldn't/wouldn't make that deal When Campbell left Baltimore as a free agent and signed with the Falcons I was asked why didn't the Cardinals sign him When he was leaving Atlanta and landed with the Dolphins There's no way to fully understand the benefit Campbell -- the 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and one of the best humans you'll meet -- will bring to the locker room but when that guy can still contribute impactfully He's one of those guys if you spilt his career into two careers -- the first nine years with the Cardinals the eight seasons since -- they both would be amazing careers to stand on There are players you get to know as a reporter Campbell is one of those guys who everyone he gets to know The intensity on it (laughable that one knock coming out of college was that he didn't have a motor Calais coming home sure feels like a happy ending The Cardinals have been working on building their defensive line all offseason and are adding the piece that not only will invigorate the unit but also the fan base who spent the first nine years of his career in Arizona after the Cardinals drafted him in the second round in 2008 has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the desert on Tuesday Campbell posted a photo of himself holding up a conference championship towel as a rookie after beating the Eagles in the 2008 playoffs Now it's time to finish it with a bang back home where it first began!" The contract is reportedly worth $5.5 million started all 17 games for the Dolphins in 2024 the durable Campbell has missed only 15 games 305-pounder was a rookie for the Cardinals' Super Bowl team in 2008 42 pass deflections and eight forced fumbles in 138 games in Arizona He made the Pro Bowl his last three seasons with the Cardinals with the Cardinals mistakenly thinking Robert Nkemdiche would be able to fill his role Campbell made the Pro Bowl all three seasons with Jacksonville — including a first-team All-Pro — before playing with Baltimore for three seasons (with another Pro Bowl) ahead of his move to Atlanta Campbell had five sacks and 12 tackles for loss playing 58 percent of the defensive snaps - work that despite his age made him a valuable addition to Nick Rallis' defense Campbell joins a defensive line that just got a big upgrade with free agent Dalvin Tomlinson to go with veterans Justin Jones Collier as well as draftees Darius Robinson and Dante Stills remember this one, @CalaisCampbell?📺 https://t.co/eorNNV9zCx pic.twitter.com/uSvITApBCD Release international tight end Bernhard Seikovits Ohio State ties show again with addition of Fryar Wide receiver heading into his fifth season with team Tight end had been an exclusive rights free agent One-time second-round pick was released by Browns Wide receiver gives veteran presence to young room Calais Campbell had been gone from the Cardinals for nearly as long as he had been around so the gravelly-voiced defensive lineman's tour around the Dignity Health Training Facility on Thursday was as much about a trip down memory lane as it was him signing his one-year free-agent contract Before he signed the document to get him an 18th NFL season – and a 10th Cardinals season separated by the last eight elsewhere – he thanked owner Michael Bidwill for still believing in him This moment was not something he thought he'd reach Despite years of a fanbase clamoring for him to return (and sometimes telling him to his face when he was in town) Campbell said he never really entertained the idea of a Cardinals Tenure Part II until the 2024 trade deadline The Cardinals were one of the teams that wanted to trade for Campbell He ultimately told the Dolphins he wanted to stay and help their flagging postseason hopes but he couldn't shake the idea of returning 'It would be kind of cool to go back to Arizona,'" Campbell said Campbell generated interest despite the fact he will turn 39 in September But much of his family moved to the Valley when Campbell first played here and have remained while he moved around the league three in Baltimore and one each in Atlanta and Miami most long past the expiration date he once thought he had Nothing but love for the #BirdGang 🫶@CalaisCampbell pic.twitter.com/XvWxbL15A7 he wanted to play 15 seasons – what sound like an excellent career for a defensive lineman "I am shocked I am still playing too," he said Campbell had five sacks a season ago playing in a rotation with excellent run defense grades from Pro Football Focus (He also had a career-high special teams snaps another value rarely seen from a veteran like him.) with a defensive line that has Dalvin Tomlinson I just can't play 75 plays a game," Campbell said "The first time around (with the Cardinals) I wouldn't come off the field except for a drive or two they'll still be good but you gotta be smart." What he adds is much more for the $5 million in salary He is a community giant – pun unintended despite his 6-foot-8 frame – that is beloved by the fanbase and past winner of the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award He also sees himself as a servant leader that can benefit not only Robinson and Stills in his room but other younger players on the roster "They know I come with a lot of leadership capabilities and prestige that young guys respect," Campbell said Year 18 could be Campbell's final one in the NFL a beautiful bookend with his return to Arizona He thought at the outset of 2024 that season was going to be his last Maybe 2025 will prove to be the perfect ending "I love the game so much and I'm still good at it 93 he has sported throughout his career – iconically with the Cardinals for those first nine seasons – is currently held by Jones Campbell said he hadn't yet had a conversation with Jones about the number although the two do have a relationship after training together previously The voluntary workouts for players begin April 22 and there is time to figure out uniform numbers and to mesh what he learns about the 2025 Cardinals with what he remembers from his nine years previous Cardinals DE Calais Campbell brings down 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick Cardinals owner said recognition is his highest honor received Wide receiver eligible for Canton for first time this season Everything you need to know about the Cardinals 2025 Draft Class Texas offensive lineman picked in sixth round; Nevada safety in seventh Cardinals move down in fifth round to get back into sixth round 'Frustrated' defensive back ready to prove he should've been first-rounder as projected Team adds edge rusher to much-improved front seven Program co-created by NFL and Nike will feature unique uniforms for game Defensive lineman played for six different programs since 2018 NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details an almost trade of Miami Dolphins defensive end Calais Campbell at deadline Prior to the NFL trade deadline on Nov hoping to solidify their defensive front with a familiar face Calais Campbell was the target At various points over a hectic two days before the deadline sources involved believed a deal was getting done and Campbell would return to Baltimore That is until Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel stepped in believing that Campbell was too valuable to lose McDaniel told Campbell this to his face in a meeting McDaniel couldn't get behind dealing one of their team leaders and defensive stalwarts even if it would clear some money and bring back a 2026 fifth-rounder for a team that was then 2-6 and without a lot of hope for a turnaround McDaniel valued the leadership and kept the faith in his team Perhaps there was a chance the Dolphins could turn it around If there was something to play for in late November and December The Dolphins have since won two contests in a row to claw back to 4-6. Heading into today’s home game against the 3-8 Patriots they have a chance to draw a game within .500 The 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award winner's play is a reason why Miami is home for Campbell, one reason why he took much less money to eventually sign a one-year, $2 million deal with the Dolphins. A trade to the Ravens, who sit second in the AFC North and have Super Bowl aspirations would have returned him to where he thrived from 2020-22 earning a Pro Bowl nod in his first season there sources say Campbell even believed he would be dealt he stayed in Miami and led the charge back The 38-year-old Campbell made headlines in the Dolphins' Week 10 win over the Los Angeles Rams collecting a sack and helping lead a four-sack effort -- then shooting hoops as a celebration "For us to go where we want to go," Campbell said after the game He also had a sack in Miami's win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11 While it won't be an easy road to make a playoff push there are four combined games against the Patriots might have played his last down in San Francisco NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the 49ers are expected to explore trading Samuel this offseason 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and are open-minded about keeping their pick It appears we are facing a 2025 offseason filled with quarterback drama and changes NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero provide a snapshot look at some key QB-team situations including Matthew Stafford and Kirk Cousins This coming offseason could be a wild one for some of the best pass rushers in the NFL NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero examine the futures of Micah Parsons While Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has spoken glowingly about his situation and how much football he still has in him sources say he still hasn't made up his mind about whether or not he'll play in 2025 NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details what the Arizona Cardinals organization has done to help put on Monday's playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a coveted candidate for another head-coaching cycle but sources say the Las Vegas Raiders are one team in particular to keep an eye on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is unlikely to play in Sunday's must-win game against the New York Jets due to a unique hip injury NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has more details on the situation Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase would like to play together next season if possible NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday Mike McCarthy's contract as Cowboys head coach is set to expire Jan nine days after Sunday's season finale at home against the Commanders NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report is viewed as the presumptive starter for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Garrett Wilson's future in New York is another question the franchise must consider A memorial service will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home in Cecilia Louisiana for Dottie Calais who passed away Sunday 2025 at her home on the Uncompahgre Plateau overlooking Montrose Colorado where she and Chris lived for the last 23 years The service will begin at 1:30 pm with internment immediately following in St Pastor Bud Plake of Crossroads Church will officiate While cancer was a part of Dottie's earthly journey the last 25 years it did not deter her joie de vivre for life She and Chris often traveled throughout the Rockies and the southwestern states One of her favorite adventures was to travel and explore Route 66 in their RV They traveled together with curiosity and spontaneity sometimes deciding to change direction at any moment Louisiana after her marriage to Malcolm "Mac" Calais She was a long time shampoo girl at Jeannie's Beauty Shop located across the street from her home in Grand Anse Dottie was an excellent and creative cook whether she was cooking traditional Cajun Creole meals or making a delicious colorful delight with what she had on hand She would often post on social media her healthy and colorful creations She was an accomplished seamstress making suits for her first husband Mac homecoming suits and her masterpiece was her daughter She loved to garden whether it was flowers or vegetables Her children remember her competing with her father-in-law to see who could raise the best watermelon Dottie had an entrepreneurial spirit opening her first business in the early 80's from her living room before moving her clothing store known as La Boutique Calais to a storefront across the street from the Piggly Wiggly in Cecilia she and her husband Chris owned and operated a transmission business until retiring One of her favorite ventures and pastimes was a skincare and makeup line she actively promoted through social media She is preceded in death by her father Ira Henry She is survived by her husband Chellis "Chris" Smith and their Yorkshire terrier Lua Chris's children Eric (Virginia) Smith and two daughters Samantha and Katherine Dottie's daughter Paula Calais Ohlmeyer (Ron) Diane Foyil and Rose Henry and numerous nieces and nephews The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the many devoted doctors nurses and staff involved in Dottie's cancer care over the last 25 years in Colorado CNA's and staff of HopeWest Hospice of Montrose please consider memorial donations to your favorite local pet shelter A celebration of life will be held later this year in Montrose Myanmar earthquake: Working to meet the biggest needs 90% of our funding comes from individual donors. Learn how you can support MSF’s lifesaving care with a gift. We need your support to continue this lifesaving work More than half of the people received by MSF have been victims of violence in their migration journey Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been providing medical and social support to unaccompanied minors in transit in a day center in Calais Calais has been a central point of transit for people on the move for decades, particularly for those seeking to reach the United Kingdom. There, hundreds of young people have shared with the MSF team painful stories about their migration journeys and a violent reception in France.  Sometimes they check that there are no cameras and they take us to places out of sight to beat us up young people find a place where they can be listened to and feel welcomed a place where the bond of trust created by the team allows them to speak freely.  “Sometimes they check that there are no cameras and they take us to places out of sight to beat us up,” said Ahmed* a 15-year-old Sudanese boy who was admitted to the MSF center in February “The last time this happened to me The police took us to a van and beat us with truncheons I was beaten so badly that I was bleeding.” When offered the chance to file a complaint he refused for fear of endangering himself and the possible repercussions if he were to encounter the same police officers again “Young people who migrate alone experience exile and violence at a particular time in their development, that of adolescence,” explained Chloé Hannebouw, psychologist for MSF in Calais “Exile also means experiencing or witnessing traumatic events and violence that often goes unpunished It becomes difficult and dangerous to trust others.  Since the reopening of the MSF project in Calais in April 2023 82 percent of people seen for medical consultations and questioned about violence by MSF’s medical team have said they were subjected to ill-treatment young people can talk about terrible experiences of violence “Some young people also tend to compare the violence they suffered in Libya with the complicated living conditions in Calais This comparison often leads them to minimize the harshness of their current situation in view of the extreme violence experienced over there.” MSF psychologist have carried out 152 consultations with minors either unaccompanied or accompanied by their families Among the most frequent symptoms experienced by young patients are anxious rumination and a feeling of powerlessness or inability to project themselves in the future particularly when they have been through particularly traumatic experiences or extreme violence Haiti violence pushes MSF trauma hospital to its limits South Sudan: MSF strongly condemns deliberate bombing of its hospital .. © Médecins Sans Frontières 2025 Federal tax ID#: 13-3433452 Unrestricted donations enable MSF to carry out our programs around the world we will reallocate your donation to where the needs are greatest MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins received legitimate offers for defensive tackle Calais Campbell but both he and Campbell objected to any trade despite the team's underwhelming record at the time The Dolphins nearly traded Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens for a fifth-round pick at the trade deadline but McDaniel said he made it clear to general manager Chris Grier at the time about Campbell's importance "It wasn't like it was Chris versus me," McDaniel said "It was more that Chris looks at it the way I do or we work together -- and I may or may not have thrown an adult temper tantrum "The tricky thing about Chris' job is he has to look long term and short term at the same time We rely on each other for things that I need to be on top of and one of those is the locker room and what one individual does for an entire team I think it speaks to Calais because that was a strong compensation for a guy that's -- he just passed the 30-year-old mark." Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he "may or may not have thrown an adult temper tantrum" to keep the team from dealing veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell at the trade deadline. Peter Joneleit/Icon SportswireThe Dolphins were 2-6 at the trade deadline who has been productive in his first season with the team consulted Campbell after receiving offers for him and Campbell's preference was to remain in Miami "It speaks to how he's playing," McDaniel said Since the deadline, the Dolphins have won three consecutive games and are in the hunt for the AFC's seventh seed after a 34-15 victory against the New England Patriots on Sunday Campbell is tied with Zach Sieler for the team lead with four sacks and he leads the team with nine tackles for loss His 40% run stop win rate this season ranks 11th best among all defensive linemen while his 13% pass rush win rate as a defensive tackle is fifth best in the league entering Week 12 His teammates say his leadership has been invaluable as Miami continues to rebound from its poor start "There's no one's game I've come to respect more than Calais' up front on the D-line the attitude and the mindset he brings every week -- it can't be matched And that's the reason why he is who he is today and doing what he's doing at 17 years [in the league]." 711 - After appearing on the Big Red Rage 86 times as host and six times as a guest during his first stint in Arizona defensive lineman Calais Campbell stops by  the studio to check the box on his 93rd show overall Big 93 joins his former co-hosts Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to remember some of the old days and to discuss why he continues to love the game of football as he enters his 18th NFL season Calvisi and Wolf chat about the extension earned by tight end Trey McBride and re-evaluate draft needs following free agency 714 - Assistant GM Dave Sears joined Paul Calvisi to unpack the Cardinals seven selections in the 2025 NFL Draft Sears gives his unique perspective on player evaluation having trust in their board and what it was like to be in the draft room as their time on the clock drew near Ron Wolfley joins Calvisi to share his take on the NFL Draft and to discuss which players have a legit chance to crack the starting lineup in 2025 713 - With less than 24 hours to go before the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay Cardinals play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to chat about options for the 16th overall selection Will the Cardinals continue where they left off in free agency and build in the trenches Or could a cornerback or speed receiver be the top choice 712 - Legendary Cardinals wide receiver and Ring of Honor inductee Roy \"Jet Stream\" Green joined Paul Calvisi and Zach Gershman to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft getting a shoutout at Patrick Peterson's retirement press conference why P2 was so productive and what to expect from Marvin Harrison Jr who played both defensive back and receiver early in his career also offers his opinion on Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and the challenges he may face in the NFL 710 - The vibes are immaculate at Cardinals HQ after a week filled with breaking news longtime fan-favorite Calais Campbell agreed to terms to return to Arizona for his 18th NFL season Pro Bowl tight end Trey McBride agreed to a four-year extension that ties him to the Cardinals through the 2029 season Former Cardinals defensive lineman Frostee Rucker joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about Calais' return to the Bird Gang and marvels at how Campbell continues to beat Father Time Calvisi and Wolf discuss the hard-earned extension received by McBride and how he can still take his game to another level 709 - The Cardinals defense received a boost early in free agency with the addition of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Josh Sweat Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro joins Paul Calvisi to discuss what the Cardinals are getting in Sweat his ability to do more than just rush the passer and how Jonathan Gannon and Nick Rallis guided Sweat to his highest sack output while the coaching duo was in Philly Calvisi and Ron Wolfley mock the mock drafts and share their thoughts on who the Cardinals could end up selecting with the 16th overall pick 708 - Cardinals play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about several recent additions to the team via free agency including former Browns defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson and former Eagles pass rusher Josh Sweat Calvisi and Wolf discuss needs and wants as the NFL Draft approaches 707 - One of the Cardinals biggest needs heading into free agency was a dominant pass rusher They checked that box with the signing of former Eagles linebacker Josh Sweat Paul Calvisi sits down with Sweat to discuss why he chose Arizona his productive history with head coach Jonathan Gannon and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis goals for 2025 and beyond and why he likes to build computers in his spare time Calvisi and Craig Grialou are joined by former Cardinals QB Drew Stanton to talk about the reported additions of QB Jacoby Brissett and DL Dalvin Tomlinson why an interior pass rush is so hard to handle and much more 712 - Legendary Cardinals wide receiver and Ring of Honor inductee Roy "Jet Stream" Green joined Paul Calvisi and Zach Gershman to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft Read the full transcript from Calais Campbell's press conference on September 24 but what did Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver focus on as areas he wants to see improvement "I think our biggest issue is that we all want to make plays sometimes you kind of leave your job left not to the standard we want it to be So the message has been just let the plays come to you; do your job at an elite level and just make the plays you're supposed to make We had a pretty tough meeting because he went through pretty much line by line situations understand who was messing up on what play or caused the issues so we can get it fixed that's probably the biggest issue you have on defense is (with) a big gain you don't really know what happened on the field because you really can't go through that process And then guys still trying to make up for it still trying to do a little more because they had a little leakage instead of letting that one guy get it fixed trusting the guys you have next to you to do their job and you do yours and be accountable." Q: How much of – and it's not as if the run defense has been bad it hasn't been at the standard set last year when teams averaged 3.8 per carry and you have had obviously some tackles for loss what's been primarily the problem from what you've seen on tape but we like that challenge because we know we can handle it but the extra 20% has been just biting us for a couple weeks But a lot of it is just being on the same page communicating and just playing together football have a high standard and we obviously know that we can be a lot better I think everybody knows we can be a lot better other than that 49-yard run and a couple leakage yardage this game We don't want to be OK most of the time and then have these runs that we're really beating ourselves I mean if somebody just makes a play to make a play but we can't have times where we beat ourselves a lot of emphasis on – we asked for a different way of doing things so we can try to be a little better too at times it really comes down to just win your matchup and being where you're supposed to be being accountable and making the play you're supposed to make." Q: You're obviously good at getting your hand up You had a big one on Sunday that led to an interception but what do you think gives you a knack for that – obviously but do you think over 17 years you've picked up on some reads "(laughter) I try to look at the quarterback's flight line and trying to do little things that can help but most of the time it's just instincts in the moment I feel like there's a lot of times that I'm trying to bat the ball and I have no chance but then sometimes you're in the middle of a rush and you just kind of got to feel I do think that good things happen to those who play really hard and run to the ball Now batting balls is a little different because you're going towards the quarterback or whatever then I'm trying to affect him any way I can so getting my hands up on balls is definitely something that comes natural to me My man Zach (Sieler) got his hands up and got that ball It makes it that much more sweet; when you get a hand on the ball But when – not only when it's intercepted by a DB or something Q: You played with QB Tyler Huntley going back to your years with Baltimore What can people who haven't seen his game expect from him as a player if he does get that opportunity we call him 'Snoop.' 'Snoop' (Tyler Huntley) is a guy who is going to be very prepared I think he has good poise in the pocket and then he can create with his legs which I think is something with the weapons we have at receiver and the way people have to guard us when you can really make people pay with your legs there's going to be some opportunities there And I think that's a place where we can really exploit going forward – or at least if they have to adjust and account for his running ability as well it should give us some more opportunities to hit some bigger throws." Q: What are your impressions of QB Will Levis or any of the Titans offensive linemen you might have to face "They're one of the best running teams that we're going to face which is something that we've been putting a big emphasis on the last couple of weeks and we still haven't really had that complete game from a front seven stopping the run and Will Levis' ability to scramble and keep plays alive makes it even more hard They have really good backs who can hit the home run hits and just make you pay if you catch a gap So this is going to be a very big game on being disciplined They're also a 'desperate' team – take that with a grain of salt just get this next win and everything goes back to normal They're a team that wants to get a win real bad so it's going to be a matchup of who wants it the most and who's willing to do what's required." Q: Do you think you'll check out your Canes on Friday night "(laughter) I always like watching my Canes Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on January 1 Read the full transcript from Calais Campbell's press conference on December 29 Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on December 29 Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on December 22 Read the full transcript from Tua Tagovailoa's press conference on December 22 Read the full transcript from Tua Tagovailoa's press conference on December 18 Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on December 18 Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on December 11 Read the full transcript from Tua Tagovailoa's press conference on December 11 Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on December 9 Read the full transcript from Mike McDaniel's press conference on December 4 Read the full transcript from Tua Tagovailoa's press conference on December 4 What we do know is the answer won't come until next March because that's when the league officially awards the compensatory picks But projecting comp picks has been an annual exercise and there were two different interpretations Friday with OverTheCap.com saying the Dolphins would be getting that fourth-round comp pick for the loss of Jevon Holland and NFL.com saying the Dolphins would not be getting one Compensatory picks are awarded to those teams that suffer a net loss of compensatory free agents the previous year and the key term there is "compensatory free agent." Those players are UFAs who switch teams and fall among the top 35 percent of all league players in terms of average annual compensation with postseason accolades and playing also factored The Dolphins signed a dozen unrestricted free agent this offseason but only four who figure to have a chance to become compensatory free agents — James Daniels Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Ifeatu Melifonwu — based on their average annual compensation On the flip side, the Dolphins have lost three clear compensatory free agents in Holland, Calais Campbell, Robert Jones and most recently Emmanuel Ogbah signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars The question for the Dolphins will be whether Westbrook-Ikhine and Melifonwu eventually will be compensatory free agents once the 2025 season is over and all the factors can be compiled because their annual average compensation of $3 million puts them right around the cut-off point With Ogbah reportedly getting $3.25 million on his one-year contract with Jacksonville he's more likely to end up qualifying as a compensatory free agent The Dolphins also could wind up getting two third-round picks — one in 2026 and one in 2027 — if defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver lands a head-coaching position next offseason had three compensatory picks in the just-completed 2025 draft — one each in the third The Dolphins used the third- and fourth-rounders in the trade up to get guard Jonah Savaiinaea; they used the seventh-rounder on DT Zeek Biggers This marked the first time since 2020 that the Dolphins were awarded a compensatory pick who are given out on the basis on net compensatory free agent losses the previous years The Dolphins also got a third-round compensatory pick for the first time since 2017 when they got one for the free agent departure the previous year of defensive end Olivier Vernon who had signed with the New York Giants after the Dolphins placed but then rescinded the transition tag the Dolphins selected Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley The Dolphins received two compensatory picks in 2020 The fourth-round selection was used in a trade-up to select guard Solomon Kindley from Georgia while the seventh-round pick was traded to Seattle for a 2021 sixth-round pick that was sent to the Chicago Bears in a trade for tight end Adam Shaheen The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Watch highlights from the Week 10 matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Rams during the 2024 NFL season The Miami Dolphins earned a massive win on Monday night, snapping a three-game skid to keep their postseason hopes afloat as the defense kept Sean McVay's Rams out of the end zone in a 23-15 victory in L.A "When we're playing our best ball, we can still beat anybody," Campbell said, via the Associated Press And obviously the margin for error is zero The victory pushed Miami to a 3-6 record, second in the AFC East (behind the 8-2 Bills) and 10th in the conference. The muddled bottom of the AFC will keep several teams alive for the final wild-card spots The 5-5 Denver Broncos currently hold the No The Dolphins' schedule could set Mike McDaniel's club up for a run Five of Miami's final eight games are against teams currently with three or fewer wins very important game for our team just to be on the heels of three losses and I think that's something that we can build upon moving forward," McDaniel said Campbell helped spearhead the defensive effort early in the contest Most players -- let alone trench-warfare defenders -- are on the couch at his age Yet Campbell continues to be a disrupter week in and week out the Dolphins hope they can keep riding upright down the stretch and keep their season alive Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) enter the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets (AP) — Calais Campbell doesn’t want to think too far ahead The veteran defensive tackle knows he will suit up for the Miami Dolphins against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday “I’m cherishing this moment,” Campbell said after practice Wednesday “I feel like this team is so much better than how we’ve been playing.” that teams would be willing to do that,” McDaniel said in November my job is to speak on behalf of what’s the best thing for the 2024 Dolphins.” Campbell said Wednesday that he and the Dolphins could have conversations about releasing him so he can join a playoff contender if Miami (6-8) is eliminated from the postseason soon “Weeks back before the trade deadline and stuff there was a small conversation that you really didn’t hope would ever even become a thing,” Campbell said “And it was kind of like just something to talk about but it’s definitely something you think about.” the playoffs are a long shot for the Dolphins It is still mathematically possible for Miami to earn its third straight postseason berth if it wins the remaining three games on its schedule and gets help with other teams losing The Dolphins host San Francisco on Sunday then close the season at Cleveland and the New York Jets Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Miami will need to move on from the disappointing loss against the Texans in which the offense turned the ball over four times but he’s seen nothing in the locker room to suggest that the team has given up on the season “I think what’s so cool is there’s so many guys that have played in the league for some time in this locker room,” Tagovailoa said “to where they also understand the magnitude of ‘if I lay down,’ what that looks like Campbell played for Baltimore from 2020-2022 He spent the first nine seasons of his 17-year career with Arizona where he went to the Super Bowl and lost to Pittsburgh as a rookie in 2008 Campbell said he doesn’t “live with regret” when asked if he wished he would have joined a contending team back in November “You just make a decision and you rock with it I came here to the Dolphins with a year-long commitment to go out here and compete and try to make the playoffs Campbell is third on the Dolphins with four sacks five passes defensed and a forced fumble this season Campbell said he has considered retirement but hasn’t given much thought to the idea of returning for an 18th NFL season he did not count out a potential return to Miami He signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins back in June I’ve had a great experience,” Campbell said “I wish we won a few more ball games this year but it’s definitely a great place to play football Finishing the year strong and having a chance to make the playoffs would be sweet If the time comes and I decide to play football again this is definitely a place I love playing.” Calais Campbell is again being linked to the Ravens It was reported last November that the Ravens were set to acquire the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle from Miami at the trade deadline but Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel nixed the deal Now the Ravens are reportedly one of the teams pursuing Campbell in free agency Campbell is mulling whether he wants to sign with the Ravens, Dolphins, or another team, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, who noted that retirement is also a possibility McDaniel acknowledged at the NFL owners meetings Monday that Campbell who played three seasons in Baltimore (2020-2022) He had five sacks last season and 6.5 the year before in Atlanta Campbell was Pro Football Focus' seventh-highest graded interior defender last season playing in all 17 games the past two seasons and never appearing in fewer than 12 games in a season throughout his 17-year career The retirement of nose tackle Michael Pierce this offseason has created a void on the defensive line and defensive end Brent Urban is still a free agent which Head Coach John Harbaugh spoke about at the owners meetings "We have to make sure we have a good solid defensive line," Harbaugh said "The good news is the draft is really deep there NFL.com’s Adam Rank listed his 10 favorite revenge games on the 2025 schedule "The Ravens have gone on their annual quest to add wide receiver help for Lamar Jackson who traded for him after Rashee Rice's season-ending injury because the Chiefs didn't really target Hopkins an awful lot (59 targets 41 receptions and 437 yards in 10 regular-season games) Hopkins to the Ravens can still draw a headline and the 32-year-old did top 1,000 receiving yards with seven receiving TDs with the Titans in 2023 but it's been a while since Hopkins really put up some serious numbers The days of D-Hop taking over games feel like they came and went eons ago Maybe this tilt against his recent former team will motivate him." 1 seed in the playoffs in 2023 and lost to the Chiefs at home in the AFC title game again in the 2024 playoffs – but unfortunately for them it was because they lost to the Bills in the AFC Divisional Round before they could get a chance to face Patrick Mahomes and Co Baltimore did win the teams' regular-season meeting last season but I'm not sure how much that changed the tone of a series in which the Ravens have dropped three of the past five games (including playoffs) And then there's this added wrinkle: Josh Allen just kept Lamar Jackson from claiming his second straight (and third total) MVP award I get the feeling everyone is going to bring it for this one." ESPN’s Bill Barnwell conducted an all-trade mock draft He had the Ravens sending tight end Mark Andrews and a fourth-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for guard Zion Johnson and the 22nd-overall pick Johnson was selected 17th overall by the Chargers in 2022 but Barnwell said Johnson "hasn't lived up to expectations." but Johnson might be equally as desirable given his youth and the recent positional importance of guards," Barnwell wrote "The Ravens have lost multiple starting offensive linemen over the past few years and they might like their chances with the 25-year-old Johnson." Andrews is entering the final year of his contract, which has led to speculation about his future in Baltimore. However, Harbaugh said Monday that he expects the three-time Pro Bowler to remain with the Ravens "I do fully expect him to be playing for us next year He's just too good a player," Harbaugh said In other draft-day trade speculation, Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport proposed a swap involving the Ravens that he believes is plausible Davenport had the Ravens sending their first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for the 32nd-overall pick and third- and fifth-round picks Alabama guard Tyler Booker and Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr have been linked to the Ravens in mock drafts ESPN draft analyst Field Yates was asked which one he would choose if both were available when Baltimore is on the clock Yates said Booker "makes a lot of sense," but he went with Pearce who he acknowledged is a polarizing prospect "We're talking about a 248-pounder who ran a 4.47 40 are you kidding me?" Yates said on ESPN's Mina Kimes' podcast Some of the advanced metrics like James Pearce He had a high edge pressure percentage last year He had 7½ sacks last year; he had 9½ sacks the year prior "This is not the kind of guy who I think is going to go teeth-to-teeth with a guard who's pulling and want to meet him there and make life miserable for that guard Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon named each team's most underpaid player "Linderbaum and Kyle Hamilton are both key Ravens who are underpaid as critical first-round picks from 2022," Gagnon wrote "Both are 24 years old and already perennial Pro Bowlers but we'll go with Lamar Jackson's steady center as he makes a little less ($3.3 million per year Linderbaum and Hamilton are eligible for contract extensions and both could reset the market at their positions Lamar Jackson is the only QB in NFL history to have a season with ⤵️🐦‍⬛ 4,000+ Pass Yards🐦‍⬛ 40+ Pass TDs 🐦‍⬛ 800+ Rush Yards1 of 1 https://t.co/UcqPDvUgTx pic.twitter.com/niBZSt3Q1w Steelers are “comfortable” with Mason Rudolph as their starter. https://t.co/WebaJA2M37 Did the Ravens fill the holes on their roster A Sports Illustrated writer questions the Ravens' draft strategy League executives offer 'unfiltered thoughts' on Baltimore's draft The Ravens are again named a landing spot if the Dolphins trade Jalen Ramsey Wide receiver and cornerback are popular positions for the Ravens in 2026 mock drafts Malaki Starks impressed former NFL players with his smarts Aeneas Peeples is named a Day 3 pick who can make an impact The Ravens are deemed the AFC North draft winners Two Ravens games are ranked among the 10 best matchups of the 2025 season Teddye Buchanan and the Ravens are ranked among the 10-best scheme fits from the draft More accolades for Malaki Starks and Mike Green Jeff Zrebiec analyzes the Ravens' post-draft depth chart Brian Baldinger says the Ravens are one of two teams who improved the most in the draft Malaki Starks is named one of pundit's three favorite first-round picks Projecting Ravens rookies' roles in 2025 and their long-term outlook Mike Green is an A+ pick and 'big-time steal.' Emery Jones Jr is 'yet another smart pick' for the Ravens Should the Ravens consider drafting Shedeur Sanders Pundit on Steelers' third-round running back: 'Honey Day 2 mock drafts have the Ravens adding more defenders ESPN analysts link the Ravens to Ohio State offensive tackle and Georgia safety Bold prediction has the Ravens trading up for a tight end in the first round Which players mocked to the Ravens lack traits the team historically covets Edge rusher prospect wants to sack Lamar Jackson but isn't sure he can catch him Jeff Zrebiec looks at the Ravens' best- and worst-case first round scenarios The Ravens are urged to avoid polarizing edge rusher prospect Getting edge rusher Mykel Williams would be a 'classic Ravens thing.' Baltimore takes Kentucky cornerback in 'chaos' mock draft Pundit says the Ravens' biggest need entering the draft isn't about any one position The Ravens are among the teams with the biggest Super Bowl windows Daniel Jeremiah mocks a polarizing edge rusher to Baltimore Looking at the first three picks in Jeff Zrebiec's Ravens mock draft Former All-Pro defensive lineman Calais Campbell has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Tuesday It marks the 18th NFL campaign for Campbell who will turn 39 years old on September 1 and is currently the NFL’s oldest non-quarterback Campbell spent his first nine seasons with Arizona His 56 1/2 sacks with the Cardinals over that span rank fourth-most all time in the franchise’s history Campbell was part of both the Cardinals’ NFC Champion team during his 2008 rookie season and the franchise’s last playoff victory during the 2015 campaign Campbell is on his fourth team in four years Campbell was able to start all 17 games for the Dolphins and Falcons He became the first defensive lineman at least 37 years old to start every game of a season in back-to-back years since Ted Washington in 2005 and 2006 Campbell ended his Dolphins tenure with five sacks for the third consecutive season also finishing second on Miami’s roster in tackles for loss (12) and third in QB hits (12) Arizona originally drafted Campbell in the second round (No He was the sixth defensive end and the tenth defensive lineman off the board that year behind the likes of Chris Long (No The six-time Pro Bowler is the NFL’s active leader in games started (242) and has compiled 917 tackles 63 pass breakups and 18 forced fumbles across 17 seasons His last playoff appearance came during the 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens (Photo: Christian Petersen / Getty Images) playCalais Campbell: Police treatment of Tyreek Hill 'unnecessary' (2:15)Calais Campbell shares account of how he Tyreek Hill and Jonnu Smith were being detained before the Dolphins' Week 1 matchup MIAMI -- Three days before the Miami Dolphins' 2024 season opener, a media scrum gathered around offensive lineman Terron Armstead He fielded questions about sleep tracking and load management where players sometimes take nights off to mitigate a nagging injury He was asked if the practice would find its way to the NFL He was then asked about teammate Calais Campbell -- the oldest active lineman in the NFL on either side of the ball -- and whether there are any similarities between how they prepare their bodies for game day A wide grin broke out across the 33-year-old's face I'm not in Calais' -- he's in another tier of veteran It's true. In his 12th NFL season, Armstead was a junior at Cahokia High School in Illinois when Campbell was drafted 50th overall by the Arizona Cardinals after three seasons at the University of Miami in 2008 Campbell, now 38 and playing in his 17th NFL season, signed with the Dolphins this offseason. But as Miami prepares to host the Tennessee Titans on Monday night (7:30 p.m Campbell's love for the game and production has been a silver lining for a team in need of one He has made the most of his time on the field despite playing the second-lowest percentage of defensive snaps of his career and has played the fourth-most games of any defensive lineman in NFL history Campbell says he has mulled retirement for the past four seasons or so He has put significant effort into his preparation so he would do so knowing he gave it everything he had The retirement considerations never last long Campbell loves the game and is still playing at a high level then it'd be time to hang it up," Campbell said I felt like towards the end of last year I was playing the best ball of the season." On the next play, the 6-foot-8, 307-pound lineman shot into a gap in the Jags' line and brought down running back Travis Etienne for a 1-yard loss It was an exciting start to a day that had been anything but for Campbell and the Dolphins Hours before the game kicked off, wide receiver Tyreek Hill was pulled over just outside the Hard Rock Stadium grounds for speeding and ultimately put in handcuffs after failing to comply when an officer asked him to roll down his window After being told to back away from the situation Miami-Dade Police Department officer Danny Torres put him in handcuffs and threatened to arrest him The altercation was recorded by passersby and went viral on social media who also dragged Hill out of his car and handcuffed him was put on administrative duties within hours of the incident -- something Campbell said was "very much the way it should go." It was an unforeseen scenario for a player who is known for his character winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2019 -- an annual award given to a player who has had "a significant positive impact on the community." Campbell didn't want to dwell on the situation when speaking to reporters after the game He said he stopped at the scene to try to de-escalate what he believed was "excessive force" by the officers involved He said his dominant start to the game was not related to the events leading up to it "It had nothing to do with that situation," Campbell said I was just going out there giving everything I had But I knew early in the game I could make a difference Definitely the questions you have when you go into a season -- Year 17 And it felt pretty good to be able to make some big plays to get the game going." His unwillingness to leave his teammate in a sensitive situation resonated within the Dolphins' building It's an offshoot of the character Campbell who was voted a captain in his first year in Miami Coach Mike McDaniel was unnerved by the detention of Hill and Campbell but was proud of how his team stuck together in the moment "It's what you hope your team is comprised of," McDaniel said "Situations that you can't plan for sometimes give you the best window into where your team is at I'm very proud that they see each other as teammates and hold that in regard the way they do you are so interwoven into the story of their lives that you hope that teammates understand that we are extended family "I was very happy that a guy in a situation like that didn't feel alone." Calais Campbell started 2024 with a bang, sacking Trevor Lawrence in the season opener. Sam Navarro/Imagn ImagesTHE OLDEST DEFENSIVE lineman to play in the NFL is Jim Marshall, who, at 42 years old, played 16 games for the Minnesota Vikings in 1970 Campbell isn't necessarily chasing that record Campbell recorded 56.5 sacks in his first nine seasons with the Cardinals His production tailed off in his three seasons with the Ravens but he responded with 6.5 sacks in his lone season with the Falcons in 2024 Campbell says there is no specific secret to his longevity He says it simply begins with understanding the human body I've done so many different things," he said I feel like I became a biologist in terms of understanding the body a lot better Campbell has noticed an increased interest in players taking care of their bodies over the past 10 years or so He expects to see a significant number of them playing "dominant football" well into their 30s It's crazy to think about the changes," he said I don't think that information was just available back then their mindset -- even the amount of plays you played was different Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie said he frequently "shadowed" Campbell during his pregame routine last season and tries to implement Campbell's routine to this day -- including an increased focus on hydration Ebikietie said Campbell would often drink at least six large bottles of water each day Miami offensive lineman Kendall Lamm said Campbell takes care of his body at all times They think that when we're in the building you got to do it when no eyes are on you." McDaniel said the way Campbell works and prepares has an impact on his teammates "His teammates that are 15 years younger than him have a hard time not finishing a drill straining and having exuberance to come to work every day when they're watching him do that," McDaniel said "I knew that he's an absolute freak in terms of being able to play that position for that long at such a high level I didn't necessarily really think through the natural influence that on a day-to-day basis .. I think he was in college when the iPod came out That's pretty amazing that he's now executing jobs that guys were barely alive when he started executing that job and he's doing it alongside them." He's not likely to see his workload dialed back for as long as he can handle it Weaver wants Campbell in the game during critical moments "You always want to make sure he's playing in the game where you can feel he can be most impactful," Weaver said yet not have him sit around too long so he does start to get stiff It kind of just depends on [how] the flow of the game is going "But the one thing you do know is if it's a critical situation there's a high likelihood that Calais Campbell is going to be in the game." he is still playing nearly two decades into his career for one reason "What I admire about him is his true love for the game He loves this s--- for real," Armstead said To have somebody that is that excited to play this game after so many years but he still wants to come out and play this game You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed The Arizona Cardinals needed to beef up their defensive line and they have in free agency Jess and I are back talking the 2025 NFL Draft and the Arizona Cardinals and it was a good one but first it is a necessity to discuss the return of the legend we get into the defensive line prospects and it is a fun class This is a long one especially the day one and day two players because Jess and I discuss this and explain why there are pros and cons to the whole situation Enjoy the show with the embedded player above or by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or your favorite podcast platform Make sure as well to give it a five-star rating (1:00) The impact of Calais Campbell’s return (7:59) Mason Graham as the top D-line prospect and other potential first-round prospects to know (32:44) Day 2 defensive line prospects to know (48:26) Day 3 defensive line prospects to know Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. London I don’t have the answers’British theatre has a new writing superstar Catford-bred playwright Ryan Calais Cameron is a massive rising star That’s not a subjective assessment: just take a look at the man’s diary ‘People used to call my agent and she’d say: Ryan isn’t free for 18 months,’ he says can we get him signed up now for next year So now we have to have deeper conversations about what I take on because there are whole chunks of the next four five years that are no longer my own.’ he’s not saying this to boast – in fact it takes me the best part of our 45 minute chat to get him to explain how mad his life has become things have gotten so serious that he has to leave London and its temptations to get on top of all the writing he’s agreed to.  ‘I have a place at an apartment in Rotterdam overlooking the harbour,’ he explains you've got really good food around the town It means I can immerse myself in my writing I just can’t do that if I’m easily accessible.’ Much of this work is for screen: he’s written for shows including Queenie and Boarders and now things are really taking off for him he’s developing two shows of his own with Netflix and Channel 4.  The reason this is happening for him can squarely be traced back to his 2021 play For Black Boys who have Considered Suicide when the Hue Gets Too Heavy A sort of existential celebration of Black male vulnerability in which a group of young men spill their darkest secrets in hilarious it opened at the tiny New Diorama Theatre and snowballed in popularity from there with a stint at the Royal Court followed by two full runs in the West End Today we’re meeting backstage at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue to discuss its follow up, Retrograde The virtual opposite of For Black Boys… it’s a snappy 90-minute period thriller about a young Sidney Poitier’s first forays into Red Scare-era Hollywood Set in a paranoid America mistrustful of Black people and anyone who seems even slightly leftwing (sound familiar?) it began life at the respected Kiln Theatre in Kilburn giving Cameron West End hit number two.  Retrograde is so different to For Black Boys that it feels like a reaction against it – is it We actually did the first reading of it in 2018 It's just really weird watching it last night and seeing how relevant it is It's more relevant now than it was in ’18 Now there's a level of hysteria there again Was following up the success of For Black Boys daunting ‘When we put Retrograde on in 2023 I think it was the most anxiety I've ever had in my whole entire life I've got an audience now who know me for For Black Boys and I’ve made something totally different you shouldn't be writing this kind of stuff.’ ‘I properly came across Sidney when Obama gave him an award [the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009] I started reading about him and there was one article where he was talking to Oprah about the Red Scare and McCarthyism and how it affected him and how he was blacklisted from Hollywood And I was like: this sounds like a thriller I entered a playwriting competition to win some money to take time out to be able to research and I said to myself “if I win then I’ll write the play” How did he go so much further than Black actors before him And being born outside of Jim Crow [segregation] was massive For a lot of African Americans of his generation being Black and being a man was almost a huge contradiction – like how can I be a man if I’ve constantly got this knee on my neck Whereas Sidney was born in a place where everybody was Black so he was able to establish himself as a man: these are the things that I stand for; these are the things that I don’t stand for; you can't talk to me this way; you can’t disrespect me And then you put this guy in America and it’s like a chemical reaction Somebody who didn’t really care about what you thought about him or his ancestry or his ethnicity A man that was going to achieve his goals by any means necessary.’ A lot of young playwrights get a bit of attention and disappear into TV Or does the fact you’ve had actual hit plays mean you’ll stay with us I got into theatre because it was more accessible than being given three million pounds to make a TV show What I want is a really healthy artistic career I wanna be able to have the artistic freedom to articulate the things that are on my mind.’ A lot has been made about you being a Black playwright Are you happy to have your ethnicity constantly referenced?  I couldn’t have imagined that five years ago.’ For Black Boys was a very emotional work – did you find people wanted to have big chats with you about it?  I don’t think anybody ever just said: oh There were emails and talks and I was being invited to do a lot of kind of deeply intellectual studies on things and I’m like: oh man I don’t have the answers to any of this stuff Retrograde is at the Apollo Theatre, until Jun 14. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Search0:51NFLCalais Campbell returns to Cardinals for 18th NFL seasonCheck out some stats and info behind Calais Campbell's career as he is returning to the Cardinals Athletes make their mark at the 2025 Met Gala Long-shot Islanders win 2025 NHL draft lottery Why is Michigan's Sherrone Moore being suspended now would be proud if Knicks push Celtics to 6 games Braves mascot hilariously hijacks Buster Olney's interview "The good thing is we were both able to play the ballgame and go out here and find a way to win the ballgame." said he was told by officers he was "disobeying a direct order," leading to his placement in handcuffs and then I think he said something about me not moving my car in time "He told me later I could stand 25 feet away I was definitely further than 25 feet away when that happened." Campbell said: "Makes sense based on the situation I think it was very much the way it should go." He’s played nine seasons with the Arizona Cardinals three seasons each with the Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens and spent last season with the Atlanta Falcons Campbell won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award in 2019 The award is considered one of the most prestigious among NFL players recognizing a player’s commitment to philanthropy and community service The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more (On today's game) – "We didn't do a good enough job (On if he's experienced something like this in his career*) –* "Seventeen years It isn't going to be anybody but us together getting out of it We've lost one – we've lost three in a row We're not a good football team right now and we need to be better But the good thing is we have a lot of football in front of us and it comes down to the work it's going to be the work that gets us out of this all of us have to look ourselves in the mirror – coaches everybody – and ask what we can do to be better Everybody individually needs to figure out what we can do individually to win a ball game (What was the message from Head Coach Mike McDaniel after the game?) – "The same thing We've got to go play a division opponent and win a ball game This is a results-oriented business and we've got to get it done as players." Woods did not miss a defensive snap while starting all 17 games and he led the league in the category with (1,152) according to TruMedia He set a career best with 119 tackles and tied his career high with three interceptions Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles another batch of questions from Titans fans after the NFL Draft Cam Ward's parents saw their son blossom from a zero-star recruit coming out of high school to one of the nation's top quarterbacks and the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft the Titans picked quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick of the NFL Draft.On Thursday four Titans veterans spoke to reporters during the early stages of the team's offseason program Titans + Nissan Stadium App presented by Verizon Stay up to date with team and stadium news Get Titans news sent straight to your inbox Ryan Calais Cameron is back in the West End with something completely different – and necessary Ryan Calais Cameron has had a life-changing few years director and Nouveau Riche theatre company founder was moonlighting at a young people’s homelessness charity writing plays in his free time and rejoicing when his work would sell well at small venues the south-east Londoner steadily made a name for himself off-West End throughout the 2010s non-linear exploration of Black men’s mental health that turned the heat up on his career in ways he never imagined For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy debuted at the New Diorama theatre in October 2021 garnering middling reviews from broadsheet critics who didn’t quite get the vision It went down much better with its audiences and transferred to the Royal Court six months later after a round of tweaks from the author the show resonated with audiences once again who raved about how beautifully the script and the actors told stories of Black boys and men and started meaningful discussions about how they’re seen in the world For Black Boys sold out three West End runs with early critics swiftly changing their tunes “It became bigger than any of us could have ever imagined,” Calais Cameron says “To go to the West End three times and to sell out houses of 800 grew up with five sisters in 1990s Catford a majority working-class area of south east London “We might’ve gone to the cinema every now and then but theatre felt like something that was for people from different classes,” he explains I didn’t have the money to be making films Calais Cameron found the lack of variety in roles for Black actors frustrating While many of his peers sought opportunities in the States he stayed home to see what he could create for people like himself I’d love to try and do some stuff here,” Calais Cameron recalls But at least I can satisfy that creativity in my mind that’s looking for something more than what I’m being offered.” As we talk in a quiet nook at Kilburn’s Kiln theatre, Calais Cameron is on the verge of his next West End transfer, Retrograde If you were expecting a similar play to his last smash hit get ready to strap in for something completely different – a reflection of American anti-communist anxiety in the context of cinematic icon Sidney Poitier Calais Cameron was aware that Poitier was a significant figure in film as the first Black man to win Best Actor at the Academy Awards for 1963’s Lilies of the Field But reading further about him around Poitier’s 90th birthday in 2017 the writer discovered how McCarthyism – the political repression and persecution of left-wing individuals amid fear of Soviet influence – had an impact on Black creatives of the time who were hounded to denounce their peers or risk never working again “I’d never seen anything about this period told from the perspective of a Black person somebody that was already under immense oppression and blacklisting,” he says that really sounds like a really cool script.’” Retrograde debuted at the Kiln back in 2023 just as the first West End run of For Black Boys began Critics marvelled at how masterfully the quick-fire dialogue transported the room to 1950s California with a trio of distinct characters that seemed perfectly ripped from the time – Poitier played by Ivanno Jeremiah; a coarse film executive named named Mr Parks (Daniel Lapaine) Jeremiah is the only actor that has come along from the Kiln to the West End run at the Apollo theatre (Parks is now played by Stanley Townsend and Bobby by Oliver Johnstone) – partly due to timing partly due to Calais Cameron considering him an indispensable part of the story “Ivanno just has the spirit of Sidney,” he says It’s one of those things where I had to keep Ivanno by any means because the performance that he delivers is just breathtaking We’ve done a lot to make sure that we keep him.” The play is inspired by a real scenario Poitier faced in which he was told to denounce Paul Robeson one of his acting heroes and an active civil rights campaigner Calais Cameron knew he’d have to research long and hard “It was unlike a lot of the stories I had written at that time that were about myself or my environment – I could do my research just like that,” he recalls I was researching a completely different culture.” Thankfully after winning the Offies Adopt A Playwright Award in 2018 for his play Rhapsody Calais Cameron had the funds to spend a year researching full-time visiting the States and learning all he could on the ground Step one in the road to Retrograde was delving deep in Sidney Poitier: the man “I was very aware of the public image that Sidney had stately Black man – but who is Sidney Poitier when the lights are off Who is he when he’s had a bad day?” Then came learning about the politics of the time which Calais Cameron noted as being remarkably familiar to the present day “There’s that hysteria about people fearing that they’re ‘losing their country’ which is very similar to the stuff that is happening right now,” he says “I love the fact that there is so much similarity that I can draw from.” As a writer and director, Calais Cameron relishes being deeply involved in the creative process of moving his work from page to stage. Kiln’s artistic director and CEO Amit Sharma resumes directing duties for Retrograde at the Apollo with the playwright more than happy to bring in others’ ideas to craft the finished product I don’t think that that feeling of standing in a room with all these people dissecting and adding colour to something that only used to exist in my mind will get old,” he says “It’s probably one of the most special experiences that you could ever have as an artist Calais Cameron has written for TV shows such as The Flatshare With more work comes more recognition – and a new lifestyle Calais Cameron mentions that his success has meant he his wife Shavani and their four children have been able to move to a new area – a major life moment but you still want to attach yourself to things that you’ve always known,” he admits “So I feel like someone who’s in between two worlds constantly.” An excellent run of plays and widespread recognition doesn’t mean it’s time to rest so I always know that I’m one bad job away from going back to Catford,” Calais Cameron laughs “I have less time now as well – when I was writing For Black Boys and Retrograde I didn’t have commissions; I had a full-time job Writing For Black Boys was a process over 10 years Nobody today is giving me 10 years to write any project but I don’t want to give something that I don’t feel like is of the right quality.” Even though his working circumstances have changed with more pressure to put out work for mass appeal Calais Cameron has no interest in putting out art for the sake of being popular “If I was just trying to do the same but different I would’ve written “For Black Grandads” after For Black Boys just because it’s what people think they want,” he says dryly “But here’s something like Retrograde instead – it’s completely different and hopefully you still want it in the same way But I need to be able to feed my creativity first and foremost.” I have the feeling that no matter how different this piece is affable and imbued with a completely refreshing energy British theatre’s new star has well and truly arrived Book Retrograde tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk Inset: For Black Boys and Retrograde (photos courtesy of productions) This article first appeared in the April 2025 issue of London Theatre Magazine You can unsubscribe at any time. 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