Ravens trade for Calais Campbell fell short

The Ravens were especially aggressive at the trade deadline as they looked to improve their defense. The team made an aggressive bid Marshon Lattimore before landing Tre’Davious White from Rams. If the front office had their way, they would also be reunited with an old friend.

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According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustratedthe Ravens were close to completing a trade with the Dolphins for defensive tackle Calais Campbell. However, the deal ultimately fell apart at the last minute.

The veteran defensive lineman had a three-year stint in Baltimore between 2020 and 2022, starting 40 of his 41 appearances. During that span, he collected 11 sacks, 14 tackles for loss and 36 QB hits, and got into three more playoff games for the organization. Campbell was cut by the team at the end of the 2022 campaign and caught up with the Falcons, where he spent one season.

The 38-year-old joined the Dolphins last season and has started all eight of his appearances for his new team, collecting 28 tackles and two sacks. Despite getting up there in age, Campbell still ranks fourth in Pro Football Focus’ interior defensive lineman rankings, an improvement from his 23rd-place finish in 2023. The Ravens could use some DL depth with Michael Pierce is on injured reserve and Brent Urban dealing with a concussion.

As for the trade they made, Breer notes that White agreed to remove all incentives for playing time to help facilitate a trade to Baltimore.