By Chris Perkins | South Florida Sun Sentinel

Defensive tackle Calais Campbell, the 38-year-old free agent who had a standout season for the Miami Dolphins in 2024, is returning to Arizona, the team that drafted him, on a one-year, $5.5 million deal that has the potential to max out at $7.5 million, according to an ESPN report.

The Cardinals later announced the signing Tuesday evening.

Campbell, the six-time Pro Bowl selection who attended the University of Miami, was one of the Dolphins’ best and most inspirational players last season.

Campbell, who is entering the 18th season of a possible Hall of Fame career, finished with 52 tackles last season, seventh on the Dolphins, and 5.0 sacks, which was tied for third.

Campbell teamed with fellow defensive tackle Zach Sieler (55 tackles, 10 sacks) to give the Dolphins a scary defensive duo.

Coach Mike McDaniel was asked about Campbell on Monday at the NFL owners meetings.

“Calais, specifically, is in a unique situation where he’s assessing multiple options as a player in the 45th year of his career,” McDaniel quipped. “There’s a lot in play in that, in regard to, your play is high, you’re excited to play another year.

“He’s assessing those options, and he was a very important player to the team last year. I see him having the opportunity to be a very important player on the team this year.”

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Calais Campbell, Dolphins standout in 2024, chooses former team over a return to Miami