The Miami Dolphins are re-signing veteran safety Elijah Campbell to a one-year deal, the organization announced on Friday. Campbell has played in 38 games for Miami since 2021, totaling 29 tackles, two passes defended, and one fumble recovery. He is a depth defensive back with special teams ability. He played 301 special teams snaps in 2023, which ranked fourth among all Dolphins players.
Elijah Campbell Notches Pick-Six In Preseason Finale
Miami Dolphins cornerback Elijah Campbell intercepted Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Reid Sinnett on Saturday, then returned the football for a 28-yard touchdown. He also logged a tackle during the game. The 27-year-old's pick-six represented his second interception of the preseason. Undrafted out of Northern Iowa in 2018, Campbell bounced around between the NFL, AAF, and XFL before finding a more stable role with the New York Jets in 2020. He then played seven games for Miami in 2021 before his season was cut short due to injury.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Elijah Campbell intercepted Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask during Saturday's preseason opener. He also made three tackles and defended two passes. The 26-year-old is heading into his fourth NFL season. He has played in 10 games over the last two years but has been limited to a role on special teams. He'll look to finally carve out some work in the secondary in 2022.
