Calais Campbell finds joy in football following family tragedy
Associated Press • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Calais Campbell spoke about his love for football amid a family tragedy that included his mother's death and his brother's murder charge. The Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman, entering his 19th NFL season, stated that football is a source of joy for him while addressing the media for the first time since the incidents. Campbell was allowed to miss early training camp practices but participated in team sessions beginning August 3. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter expressed his support for Campbell during these difficult times.
- •Calais Campbell lost his mother this summer and his brother was charged with murder.
- •He joined the Ravens on a one-year deal for his 19th NFL season.
- •Campbell participated in team sessions starting August 3 after missing early practices.
- •Ravens coach Jesse Minter praised Campbell's leadership and versatility.
- •The NFL community has shown support for Campbell during his family struggles.
- 7:25 PMAssociated Press — Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell says football brings him joy amid family tragedy - AP News
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Raven's Calais Campbell says football 'brings me joy' amid family tragedy
"NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder. “I love the game of football a lot … it brings me joy,” the 39-year-old Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman said Tuesday in his first public remarks since his mother's death. The Ravens signed the six-time Pro Bowler in April to a one-year deal for his 19th NFL season.
"NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder. The Baltimore Ravens signed the six-time Pro Bowler in April to a one-year deal. In …
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External links- Associated PressAug 18, 2026, 7:25 PMRavens defensive lineman Calais Campbell says football brings him joy amid family tragedy - AP News
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder. The Baltimore Ravens signed the six-time Pro Bowler in April to a one-year deal. In …
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:47 PMRaven's Calais Campbell says football 'brings me joy' amid family tragedy
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder. “I love the game of football a lot … it brings me joy,” the 39-year-old Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman said Tuesday in his first public remarks since his mother's death. The Ravens signed the six-time Pro Bowler in April to a one-year deal for his 19th NFL season.
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