Calais Campbell Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell (undisclosed) passed a physical on Monday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list at training camp. Campbell was eventually expected to be fine after dealing with an undisclosed injury early in camp. The 36-year-old six-time Pro Bowler should be a starter on Atlanta's defensive line to begin the 2023 season as long as he's healthy, but he's no longer in his prime as a pass-rusher. In the last three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, he mustered just 11 sacks with recording 65 solo tackles in 41 games (40 starts). Don't expect Campbell to be an every-week option at defensive line in IDP fantasy leagues with his new team this year.

Aug. 7th • 8:14 PM

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said to "give it at least 10 days" before the team has an update on defensive lineman Calais Campbell (undisclosed), who is the only player on the team on the Non-Football Injury list at training camp. The Falcons aren't concerned that Campbell's injury is a long-term one, so the 36-year-old veteran pass-rusher should return to practice sooner than later. At this point in his career, Campbell probably doesn't need many repetitions in training camp or the preseason anyway. The Falcons could really use Campbell's leadership and on-field abilities to improve their pass rush, but he's unlikely to play an every-down role and is no longer on the IDP radar at his advanced age. The six-time Pro Bowler had a combined seven sacks in the last two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

Jul. 27th • 6:54 PM

Former Baltimore Ravens star pass-rusher Calais Campbell intends to sign an undisclosed one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the Year will bring leadership to a young team. The Falcons have made several key additions to their defense through free agency this offseason, with Campbell joining Jesse Bates, David Onyemata and Kaden Elliss. The 36-year-old isn't in his prime anymore, but he showed last year with Baltimore that he can still make an impact. In 14 regular season starts, he had 36 tackles (18 solo), 5.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, 14 QB hits and two forced fumbles. Campbell could be in more of a rotational role in 2023 with his new team, making him hard to rely on in IDP leagues.

Mar. 29th • 2:07 PM