that miami dolphins We’ve battled quite a bit of turbulence this season.
At one point, the Dolphins owned a 2-6 record. But the quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s return Injuries have stabilized the team’s offense and helped Miami win its last two games.
During the offseason, former Miami Hurricanes star Calais Campbell decided to return to South Florida and signed with the Dolphins.
The six-time Pro Bowler is now 17 years old. NFL seasonThe experienced veteran defensive tackle has made a huge impact for the Dolphins in 2024. If you ask his teammates. Tight end Jonnu Smith recently praised Campbell, 38, for continuing to showcase his ability as a key contributor.
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October 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) enters the stadium ahead of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. (Image by Sam Navarro-Imagn)
“Calais is one of my favorite teammates in any sport I’ve ever played,” Smith said on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Campbell recorded his fourth sack of the year during Miami’s 34-19 win. Las Vegas Raiders At week 11. Campbell’s four sacks are the most by any player on the Dolphins roster this season. He now has 109.5 career sacks.
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The veteran defensive lineman has also played a key role in Miami’s defense. But Campbell’s influence extends beyond the football field. The 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year brought more leadership to the Dolphins locker room.
November 11, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calle Campbell (93) leaves the field after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-Imagna Image)
“He’s like the LeBron James of the NFL right now in terms of age and the production he brings to the game. Still playing at a high level. I mean, he’s 1,000 years old and he plays like he’s 21.”
Campbell is one of the few NFL players to play the defensive lineman position who was able to continue playing and making an impact well into his late 30s.
September 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calle Campbell (93) celebrates after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. (Image by Sam Navarro-Imagn)
Smith was also Campbell’s teammate in Atlanta. falcon Last season, he described Campbell as “the best leader” he had ever seen.
If Campbell can record two more sacks over the Dolphins’ remaining seven games, he will pass the former Rams defensive tackle. Aaron Donald 40th in all-time ranking.
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The Dolphins are scheduled to welcome the New England Patriots in Week 12 for an AFC East divisional showdown.
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