Calais Campbell plans for 2026 to be his final NFL season
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Calais Campbell, returning for his 19th NFL season with the Ravens, stated he anticipates the 2026 season will be his last. The defensive lineman has previously contemplated retirement but enjoys playing and believes he can still contribute effectively. Campbell emphasized his love for the game and noted the influence of defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver in his decision to continue. He played for the Ravens from 2020 to 2022.
- •Calais Campbell plays for the Ravens in his 19th NFL season
- •Campbell expects 2026 to be his final season
- •Previously considered retirement, still enjoys the game
- •Coaching changes influenced his decision to return
- •Played for the Ravens from 2020 to 2022
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Calais Campbell's final NFL season could end with a storybook finish
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Ravens star Calais Campbell says ‘This Is probably going to be my last year’
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Calais Campbell still loves football at 39, expects 19th NFL season with Ravens to be his last
- 10:48 PMESPN — Ravens' Campbell says 19th season likely his last
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Calais Campbell expects 2026 to be his final NFL season
"Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell believes his 19th NFL season will likely be the final chapter of a remarkable career that has spanned nearly two decades. “I always tell myself — and this year I feel it as strongly as ever — that this is probably going to be my last year,” Campbell said following Tuesday’s minicamp practice. Campbell, who turns 40 in September, remains one of the NFL’s most respected defensive linemen and leaders despite entering his 19th season.
"Calais Campbell returned to the Ravens for his 19th NFL season and the defensive lineman isn't looking past this year when it comes to his playing future.
"Calais Campbell is 39 years old with an accomplished résumé and $150 million in career earnings. He says love of the game keeps bringing him back.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:11 PMCalais Campbell's final NFL season could end with a storybook finish
Calais Campbell believes 2026 could be his final NFL season, making Baltimore's championship pursuit even more meaningful.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:59 AMRavens star Calais Campbell says ‘This Is probably going to be my last year’
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell believes his 19th NFL season will likely be the final chapter of a remarkable career that has spanned nearly two decades. “I always tell myself — and this year I feel it as strongly as ever — that this is probably going to be my last year,” Campbell said following Tuesday’s minicamp practice. Campbell, who turns 40 in September, remains one of the NFL’s most respected defensive linemen and leaders despite entering his 19th season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:22 AMCalais Campbell still loves football at 39, expects 19th NFL season with Ravens to be his last
Calais Campbell is 39 years old with an accomplished résumé and $150 million in career earnings. He says love of the game keeps bringing him back.
- ESPNJun 9, 2026, 10:48 PMRavens' Campbell says 19th season likely his last
Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell believes his 19th season in the NFL will be his final one.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:09 PMCalais Campbell expects 2026 to be his final NFL season
Calais Campbell returned to the Ravens for his 19th NFL season and the defensive lineman isn't looking past this year when it comes to his playing future.
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