Source: Calais Campbell is reuniting with the Ravens for a 19th season

Experienced defensive end Calais Campbellwho played with the crow Returning to sign a one-year deal with Baltimore, from 2020 to 2022, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Campbell will turn 40 on Sept. 1 and this will be his 19th NFL season.

Campbell played 643 snaps last season, surpassing the goal Arizona Cardinals He was set for it.

Despite playing more games than expected, Campbell still produced. He played in 17 games and finished with 6.5 sacks, tied for his most in a season since his 10.5 in 2018. Jacksonville Jaguars.

His leadership was praised throughout the Cardinals organization, which drafted him in the second round in 2008 and for which he played his first nine seasons. He was a mentor to the entire defensive line room from rookies to 2025 first-round picks. Walter Nolen III To veterans preferred Dalvin Tomlinson.

In addition to his 6.5 sacks, Campbell also defended two passes and finished with 43 tackles, including nine for a loss, while also contributing 16 quarterback hits.

Campbell considered retiring but ultimately decided to return for a 19th season.

A six-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro in 2017, when he finished second in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting, Campbell also spent time with them. Miami Dolphins And Atlanta Falcons.

He has 117 career sacks, 282 QB hits and 18 forced fumbles.

ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss contributed reporting.