Former Ravens star Calais Campbell close to finalizing one-year deal with Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are closing in on sealing another star veteran to add to their defense. According to reports, former Baltimore Ravens star Calais Campbell is finalizing a one-year deal with the NFC South franchise in a bid to make a push for a playoff berth next season.

Ian Rapoport

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Sources: The #Falcons are making another splash, as former #Ravens star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the year will lend leadership to a young team he believes in. And Atlanta adds — again — on defense.

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Sources: The #Falcons are making another splash, as former #Ravens star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the year will lend leadership to a young team he believes in. And Atlanta adds — again — on defense. https://t.co/L8mjnJjxsc

The veteran defensive lineman now finds himself a new home for the 2023 NFL season. Campbell joins the likes of stars such as safety Jessie Bates, Mike Hughes, and David Onyemata as marque-free agent additions to the Falcons roster.

Other teams who were linked with the defensive end were the Detroit Lions and his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The 36-year-old DE will be a force to reckon with on the Falcons' D-Line. In Atlanta, the six-time All-Pro will look to add to his tally of 99 sacks.

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