But before we could dive into the draft class, as the Arizona Cardinals announced that veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell was returning as a free agent, we talked about the impact of his impact on the team and potentially on the draft.

The big news for the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL on Tuesday was the announcement that veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell agreed to a one-year contract to return to Arizona and play for the team that drafted him. Campbell revealed why he chose to come back to the Cardinals eight years after he left in free agency.

Calais Campbell is back for at least one more season -- his 18th in the league. The 38-year-old defensive lineman is signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced on its website. It's a one-year deal worth $5.5 million, according to ESPN, and can pay as much as $7.5 million with incentives.

After playing a one-year, $2 million deal in 2024 for the Dolphins, Calais Campbell will make up to $7.5 million with the.

Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell is finalizing a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals. Campbell was the Cardinals’ 2008 second-round pick, played in Arizona until 2016,

Campbell played nine seasons for the Cardinals and left in free agency eight years ago. He returns on a one-year deal.

The Arizona Cardinals and defensive lineman Calais Campbell have agreed to a one-year deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, who provided more details. Campbell, 38, has played 17 NFL seasons, including his first nine (2008-2016) with the Arizona Cardinals.

Calais Campbell was one of the Dolphins’ best and most inspirational players last season. Campbell, who is entering his 18th season, finished with 52 tackles last season, and 5.0 sacks.

Calais Campbell is leaving the Dolphins and returning to Arizona where he spent the first 9 years of his career