News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell has been ruled active for Week 16 against the Bears. He was listed on the injury report due to a lingering half injury.
Analysis: Campbell missed three games due to this calf issue but has played each of the last two contests, racking up 16 tackles with a sack over that span. Keep him active in deeper IDP formats for Week 16.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell was listed a probable on Friday's injury report for Week 16 against the Bears. He was limited in practice earlier in the week due to a lingering calf injury.
Analysis: Campbell missed three games due to this calf issue but has played each of the last two contests, racking up 16 tackles with a sack over that span. Plan on keeping him active in deeper IDP formats for Week 16.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell posted a team-high eight tackles and a sack during Arizona's 38-10 romp over Detroit in Week 15. Campbell, who remained active for the game despite being listed as questionable on the injury report, now has 4.5 sacks on the season.
Analysis: After experiencing a rough patch during the month of October, Campbell has enjoyed a late-season surge and has notched eight tackles in each of his past three games. He has also tallied 2.5 sacks over his past four games, and has regained his standing as a viable option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell has been ruled active for Week 14 against the Seahawks. He missed the previous three games due to a calf injury.
Analysis: Campbell has 37 tackles with 3.5 sacks on the year and continues to serve as a viable option in Fantasy. Feel free to get him active in deeper IDP formats for Week 14.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report after being limited in practice for the third straight day due to a calf injury. Arizona plays Seattle in Week 14.
Analysis: Campbell has been considered questionable four straight weeks in a row and has missed the previous three games. He has 37 tackles with 3.5 sacks on the year so keep an eye out if he will play Sunday. When healthy, Campbell should be considered a viable option in most IDP formats.
News: Arizona defensive lineman Calais Campbell was listed among the team's inactives for Week 13 against the Jets as he continues to nurse a troublesome calf injury. It's the third consecutive game Campbell has missed with the issue after he was questionable on the injury report.
Analysis: Campbell has just 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks this season as the injury has taken a toll on his production. He will attempt to return to full status in practice next week in the hopes to returning Week 14 at Seattle. Consider Campbell a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats when healthy.
News: Arizona defensive lineman Calais Campbell was listed as questionable on the team's injury report for Week 13 against the Jets because of a calf issue. Campbell has missed the past two games with the issue and was limited in practice throughout the past week.
Analysis: Campbell could miss more time while nursing the calf issue as he has not been able to practice in full over the past three weeks. He has just 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks this season as the injury has taken a toll on his production. Consider Campbell a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats if active for Week 13.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell was listed among the inactives for Week 12 against the Rams. It was the second straight game he missed due to a calf injury.
Analysis: Campbell has 37 tackles in nine games this season to go with 3.5 sacks. Keep an eye on his status going forward to see when the 26-year-old might return. When healthy, Campbell should be considered a viable option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Cardinals defensive linemen Calais Campbell (calf) was limited in practice for the third straight day Friday and is being listed as questionable heading into Week 12 against the Rams. Campbell was forced to sit out Arizona's loss to the Falcons last week due to his injury.
Analysis: Campbell is hoping to get back on the field this week as the Cardinals will be facing the always dangerous Steven Jackson this week. However, the team most likely know if the 26-year-old will be able to go until he warms up prior to kickoff. Campbell has been fairly productive when he has been on the field this season as he has 3.5 sacks to go along with 37 tackles. Consider the former University of Miami standout a viable option in most IDP formats when healthy.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who was limited in practice by a calf injury leading up to the game, is inactive for Week 11 at Atlanta.
Analysis: Campbell's 3 1/2 sacks this season aren't all that impressive, but for a defensive lineman, he's a pretty good source of tackles. Chances are he's worth using in your Fantasy IDP league, so keep an eye on his status leading up to Week 12 against the Rams.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell hit the practice field for the first time this week leading up to Week 11 at Atlanta. Campbell, who is dealing with a calf injury, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
Analysis: It is an encouraging sign that Campbell was able to practice Friday, especially since he has yet to miss a game this season. He is starting to come on in the last few weeks and has 14 tackles, including 1.5 sacks in his past two games. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward. If healthy, Campbell is considered as a viable Fantasy start heading into Week 11.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell totaled a team-high nine tackles (six solo) and 1/2 sack Week 9 at Green Bay. He now has 1 1/2 sacks in his last two games and 3 1/2 sacks in nine games.
Analysis: Campbell has really stepped up his game the last few weeks. He has five or more tackles in three of his last four games. He still has some down weeks like all defensive linemen, but Campbell has more good weeks, so he continues to be a viable Fantasy start in IDP formats.
News: Cardinals defenisve lineman Calais Campbell had a productive game in Week 8 against the 49ers. He posted six solo tackles and sacked quarterback Alex Smith once in the 24-3 loss. Campbell now has three sacks on the year.
Analysis: Campbell is way behind his sack totals from the last few seasons and has just 29 tackles thus far. While he has proven in the past to be a solid option in Fantasy, keep the 26-year-old reserved in IDP formats until he picks up the pace. Arizona plays Green Bay in Week 9.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell is active and starting the Monday night Week 8 contest against the 49ers. Campbell was listed on the injury report but was probable and never expected to miss time.
Analysis: Campbell has struggled in his quest to duplicate the career-high 72 tackles he posted last season and has just 23 stops through seven games this year. He has also gone five straight weeks without a sack as his modes production has made him a risky Fantasy start recently.
News: Arizona defensive lineman Calais Campbell was listed as probable on the team's injury report for Week 8 against San Francisco with a minor quadriceps issue. Campbell was a full participant in practice the past three days and is expected to play versus the 49ers.
Analysis: Campbell has struggled in his quest to duplicate the career-high 72 tackles he posted last season and has just 23 stops through seven games this year. He has also gone five straight weeks without a sack as his modes production has made him a risky Fantasy start recently.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell had two tackles in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Minnesota. He now has 23 tackles on the season.
Analysis: Campbell set a career high with 72 tackles and eight sacks in 2011, but has fallen off so far this season (he has two sacks through seven games). With two games of zero tackles and just one double-digit tackle week so far, he is becoming a benchable asset in IDP formats.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell failed to record even one tackle for the second time in three games Thursday against the Rams in Week 5. He did have a pass defended, but was otherwise shutout of the box score.
Analysis: Campbell has 72 tackles and eight sacks last season, both paces that he has already fallen behind. He has just 16 tackles and two sacks this season, and is starting to lose Fantasy value. He still should be considered a decent IDP option, however he is by no means a must start moving forward.
News: Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who had a career-high eight sacks last year, recorded his first two of the 2012 season Week 2 at New England. He finished with 10 tackles, including seven solo.
Analysis: Campbell had 73 tackles last season, which is a healthy number for a defensive linemen. He's not an elite source of sacks, but combined with those tackles, he's a high-end Fantasy IDP option.
News: Arizona defensive lineman Calais Campbell was a non-factor during Sunday's opener against the Seahawks in Week 1. Campbell finished with just one tackle in a 20-16 victory.
Analysis: Campbell did not look like a Top-5 Fantasy defensive lineman Sunday as he failed to make an impact against a rookie quarterback. He put up exceptional numbers last year and we think he has a chance to build off his 2011 campaign. Despite the rough game, Fantasy owners should view him as a viable IDP option heading into Week 2 against New England.
News: Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell agreed to a five-contract extension Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 300-pound lineman had 51 solo tackles and 73 overall tackles last season. He also had eight sacks, two forced fumbles, 11 passes defensed, one fumble recovery, his first interception, and blocked three field goals. The Cardinals had placed the "non-exclusive" franchise tag on the 25-year-old Campbell on March 2. Drafted in the second round in 2008 out of the University of Miami, he was the Cardinals' 2011 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year for his community work.
Analysis: Campbell's excellent numbers were enough to help him finish as a Top-5 Fantasy DL, which is exceptional given that he plays with his hand on the ground in a 3-4 defense. We think he'll have a chance to put up solid numbers again in 2012, so consider him with a mid-round pick in IDP drafts.
News: The Cardinals official team website reports that defensive end Calais Campbell will not take part in OTA workouts until his contract situation is resolved. Campbell received the franchise tag in early March. Asked if he was planning to come this week, Campbell said in text message “Not until I sign a deal and that hasn’t happened yet so hopefully soon but not yet.” The Cardinals and Campbell have been talking about a new long-term deal for a while now and that hasn’t changed.
Analysis: It’s tough not to see “hopefully soon” from Campbell’s message as optimism; there is still significant time to get a long-term deal done before the July 16 deadline. Keep an eye on what happens with Campbell, who totaled 72 tackles with eight sacks, a pick, 10 passes defensed and a pair of forced fumbles in 2011. Those excellent numbers were enough to help him finish as a Top-5 Fantasy defensive lineman, which is exceptional given that he plays with his hand on the ground in a 3-4 defense. We think he'll have a chance to put up solid numbers again in 2012, so consider him with a mid-round pick in IDP drafts.
News:Calais Campbell has received the franchise tag by the Cardinals, limiting his movement in free agency. Campbell's franchise tender is for a one-year deal guaranteed around $11 million; if another team were to sign him they would have to give the Cardinals two first-round picks as compensation if the Cards opt to not match the offer. “We’ve made no secret of the high regard in which we hold Calais,” general manager Rod Graves said. “To be clear, reaching a long-term deal that will keep Calais with the Cardinals for years to come remains our primary objective. This move today allows us the opportunity to continue working with Calais and his agent toward that goal and that’s exactly what we will do.”
Analysis: Campbell totaled 72 tackles with eight sacks, a pick, 10 passes defensed and a pair of forced fumbles. Those excellent numbers were enough to help him finish as a Top-5 Fantasy DL, which is exceptional given that he plays with his hand on the ground in a 3-4 defense. We think he'll have a chance to put up solid numbers again in 2012, so consider him with a mid-round pick in IDP drafts.
News: Cardinals General Manager Rod Graves confirmed Thursday that DE Calais Campbell will get the franchise tag if the team cannot sign him to a long-term deal before the start of free agency. "Calais will be with us, rest assured," Graves told KTAR-AM. "We will continue to focus on getting a long term deal in place and it's a process. But he will be an Arizona Cardinals player this year and we are hoping certainly to extend that to a long-term deal. Conversations are continuing with his agent."
Analysis: Campbell totaled 72 tackles with eight sacks, a pick, 10 passes defensed and a pair of forced fumbles. Those excellent numbers were enough to help him finish as a Top-5 Fantasy DL, which is exceptional given that he plays with his hand on the ground in a 3-4 defense. We think he'll have a chance to put up solid numbers again in 2012, so consider him with a mid-round pick in IDP drafts.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell left Week 17 against the Seahawks with an ankle injury. Campbell was taken immediately back to the locker room and did not return in the 23-20 win. He finished with one tackle prior to leaving the contest.
Analysis: Campbell turned in a career season in Arizona, racking up 72 tackles, eight sacks and a pair forced fumbles. The former University of Miami standout said his injury is not that serious and he should be fine for the start of 2012. As long as he is healthy, Campbell can be considered a high-end Fantasy DL heading into next season.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell posted seven tackles and a sack during the Cardinals' 23-16 loss to Cincinnati in Week 16. Campbell took down Bengals QB Andy Dalton for his eighth sack of the season and third in his past four games. The total represents a new career high.
Analysis: Campbell effectively rebounded from several subpar performances and finished with his best tackle output since Oct. 30 at Baltimore (seven). He is a solid pass rusher and has notched at least six sacks in each of the past three years. Keep him active in most Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell recorded just four tackles, one solo, in Week 15 versus Cleveland. The Cardinals won the game, 20-17.
Analysis: Campbell has 64 tackles to his credit and has tallied seven sacks. He remains a viable DL option in Fantasy IDP leagues. Keep him active moving forward as he needs just one more sack to set a new career high.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell notched his seventh sack of the season in Week 14 against the 49ers. Campbell finished with two tackles in the 21-19 victory and now has 60 tackles on the year to go along with seven sacks and an interception.
Analysis: Campbell continues to turn in a solid showing during the 2011 campaign. He has been a consistent presence in opposing team's backfield's this season and needs only one more sack to set a new career high. Fantasy owners in IDP leagues should continue to view Campbell as a high-end Fantasy DL heading into Week 15 against the Browns.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell registered three tackles, two solo, in Week 13 versus the Cowboys. One of his take downs was a sack on Tony Romo.
Analysis: Campbell continues to be a force for the Cardinals on defense. He now has 58 tackles and six sacks on the year. He's also blocked a few kicks this season and almost added to that on Sunday. Fantasy owners in IDP leagues should continue to view Campbell as a viable DL option the rest of the season.
News: Cardinals DE Calais Campbell once again used his huge 6-foot-8 frame to block a kick, his third one of the year, in the Cardinals 23-7 loss to San Francisco in Week 11. He added four tackles and a pass defended.
Analysis: Campbell represents a unique weapon for the Cardinals special teams, and he provided one of two blocked field goals early in the game that kept things close. He is the team's sack leader with 5.0, and is third on the team in tackles as well with 50. Campbell is putting up a fine season and should be a good option for Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell had two tackles and an interception during the Cardinals' 21-17 victory over Philadelphia in Week 10. Campbell picked off a pass from Michael Vick with 2:27 left in the third quarter, the first interception of his four-year NFL career.
Analysis: Campbell continues to turn in a solid showing during the 2011 campaign. He leads the team with five sacks, giving him 18 over the past 2 1/2 seasons. He also has four career blocked field goals with that 6-foot-8 frame, including a game-saving block last Sunday against St. Louis. Consider him a solid option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell came to play on Sunday against St. Louis. He recorded six tackles, five solo, in the game. Campbell had 1.5 sacks and also blocked the potential game-winning field goal for the Rams on the final play of regulation. The Cardinals would go on to win the game, 19-13.
Analysis: Campbell has 43 tackles and 4.5 sacks so far this season for the Cardinals. He's been turning it up a notch this season and should be considered a solid No. 2 DL option in Fantasy IDP leagues moving forward.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell registered six tackles and half a sack during the Cardinals' 30-27 loss at Baltimore in Week 8. Campbell teamed up with Paris Lenon on a sack of Ravens QB Joe Flacco to reach three sacks this season.
Analysis: Campbell rebounded for a season-low tackling performance last Sunday against Pittsburgh (two) and his total tied him for second on the team. Fantasy owners should consider the 25-year-old a quality option in the majority of Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell had a season-low two tackles during the Cardinals' 32-20 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 7 on Sunday. Campbell, who entered the game with 29 tackles in the team's first five outings, finished with his lowest total since Dec. 25, 2010 against Dallas (two).
Analysis: Campbell had been piling up tackles recently and netted 21 total stops over his past three games before being limited against the Steelers. Fantasy owners should dismiss an uncharacteristic weak performance and continue to consider him a mid-range option in most IDP formats.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell recorded six solo tackles in Week 4 against New York. The Cardinals would lose the game, 31-27.
Analysis: Campbell has 16 tackles over the last two weeks and now has 24 on the year. He also has 2.5 sacks on the season. Fantasy owners should view Campbell as a low-end DL option in IDP formats. He finished 2010 with 60 tackles and six sacks, so he's well on his way to match that mark this season.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell recorded some sacks on Sunday against Seattle. He went the first two weeks of the season with just eight tackles. In Week 3, he recorded 10 tackles (five solo) and had 2.5 sacks. The Cardinals would lose the game, 13-10, to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Campbell woke up on Sunday and will look to keep his success going in Week 4 against the Giants. Fantasy owners should view Campbell as a low-end DL option in IDP formats. He finished 2010 with 60 tackles and six sacks, so he's well on his way to match that mark this season.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell registered four tackles, three solo, in Week 17 against the 49ers. Campbell and the defensive line couldn't contain the running game as Brian Westbrook and Anthony Dixon totaled 100 yards on the ground. The Cardinals would lose the game, 38-7.
Analysis: Campbell finished the year with 60 tackles and six sacks. The third-year player set a career high in tackles, but fell one sack shy of tying his mark last year. Fantasy owners in IDP formats should keep their on eye Campbell. He's worth drafting with a late-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell led his team with 11 tackles in a Week 15 loss at Carolina. Campbell also added a sack.
Analysis: Campbell now has a career-high 54 tackles this season and is really coming into his own in his third NFL season. We'd like to see a little more tackles and consistency from the former Miami Hurricane, but Campbell is a guy to keep an eye on heading into 2011.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell (probable, ankle) was not listed among the inactives for Week 15 at Carolina.
Analysis: Campbell needs just six more tackles to set a new career high, but he has just four sacks and hasn't progressed as much as the Cardinals had hoped this season. He is more of a low-end IDP Fantasy start.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 15 at Carolina. He was limited in practice all week, but Campbell has not missed a game since sitting out Week 12.
Analysis: It appears the Cardinals will rest Campbell during the practice week in order to have him available for the weekend. He needs just six more tackles to set a new career high, but he has just four sacks and hasn't progressed as much as the Cardinals had hoped this season. He is more of a low-end Fantasy start.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell recorded just two tackles in Week 14 against Denver. He was on the injury report during the week as he has been dealing with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Campbell has 43 tackles and four sacks on the year. He hasn't progressed like the Cardinals have hoped or Fantasy owners thought. He doesn't have much Fantasy value in IDP leagues and is just a low-end DL option.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell (ankle) was active for the Cardinals game against the Broncos. He's been limited in practice all week with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Campbell has four sacks this season and is having an overall disappointing season. His Fantasy value is low, which makes him just a marginal DL option in deeper Fantasy IDP leageus.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell (ankle) is probable for the Week 14 game against the Broncos after seeing limited practice time all week. He has had a disappointing season along with many players on the 3-9 Cardinals. "I don't like to evaluate players in season," coach Ken Whisenhunt said Thursday." There's a lot of guys on this team that haven't played the way we expected, probably a lot of coaches that haven't coached the way we expected."
Analysis: Campbell has four sacks this season after producing seven QB take-downs last season. He has racked up an average number of tackles in both seasons, but was expected to break out in 2010. Still, he can be used as a low-end Fantasy DL heading into the Week 14 game.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell recorded his fourth sack of the season in Week 13 against the Rams. It was his only tackle in the 19-6 loss.
Analysis: Campbell is known for his ability to get to the quarterback, but has struggled with that this season. He only has four sacks on the season to go along with 40 tackles. Consider him a low-end Fantasy start heading into Week 14 against the Broncos.
News: Cardinals DE Calais Campbell has officially been ruled active for Week 13 against the Rams. Campbell missed last week's game against the 49ers with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Campbell has not been the same pass-rushing presence this season as he was in 2009. He has taken an unfortunate step back and that has dropped his Fantasy appeal. Campbell remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Cardinals DE Calais Campbell (ankle) said he feels good about his chances of returning to the starting lineup Week 13 against the Rams after missing last week's game (49ers) with an injury suffered the previous week in Kansas City. He is listed as questionable after only limited practice reps this week.
Analysis: Campbell has not been the same pass-rushing presence this season as he was in 2009. He has taken an unfortunate step back and that has dropped his Fantasy appeal. Campbell remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell was not active for Week 12. He didn't practice much last week as he is dealing with an ankle injury he sustained in Week 11 against Kansas City.
Analysis: Campbell has three sacks on the season, and has some Fantasy value in IDP leagues. But with him banged up owners should reserve him until he's healthy enough to take the field.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell, who could not practice for much of the week after injuring his ankle last week against Kansas City, is officially questionable for the Week 12 game on Monday night against San Francisco.
Analysis: Campbell has three sacks on the season and is worth using as a No. 3 DL in most IDP leagues. Since he is questionable for Monday night's game, Fantasy owners should likely go in another direction in IDP formats.
News: Cardinals DE Calais Campbell was in a walking boot Monday after spraining his left ankle in Sunday's game against Kansas City in Week 11. He will likely be listed as questionable for Week 12 against the 49ers.
Analysis: Campbell has three sacks on the season and is worth using as a No. 3 DL in most IDP leagues. Keep an eye on his status heading into the game with the 49ers before deciding if he is worth starting in your lineup.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell recorded his third sack of the year in Week 10 against Seattle. He had six tackles -- three solo -- in the Cardinals 36-18 loss. With Darnell Dockett inactive, the Cardinals didn't get much of a pass rush.
Analysis: Campbell has 37 tackles to his credit this season and his still four sacks away from his total from last year. If he can step up his game he may be worth using in more leagues, but as of right now he should be considered a low-end DL option in IDP leagues.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell was credited with just two tackles in Week 9 at Minnesota. He failed to reach five tackles for the fifth time this season.
Analysis: Campbell is coming off a year in which he totaled seven sacks, but he has just two all year and is well off the pace he set last season. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a low-end DL option in IDP leagues moving forward.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell had his best outing of the season in Week 8 against Tampa Bay. He recorded a season-high six tackles, giving him 29 on the year. He also has two sacks to his credit half way through the season.
Analysis: Coach Ken Whisenhunt had said he hadn't given up on Campbell and thinks he has a great future in the NFL. He may be turning things around as the young player has been working on some technique mistakes that he made in the beginning of the year. With Minnesota up next for Arizona, Campbell could get a heavy dose of Adrian Peterson. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a low-end DL option in IDP leagues moving forward.
News: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said DE Calais Campbell has played better since some early season technique mistakes. "The one thing you forget about Calais is he's a young player (24)," Whisenhunt said. "He came out as a junior. I think he's got a great future."
Analysis: Campbell had his second sack of the season in Week 7. Everyone expected him to take his game to the next level after posting seven sacks in 2009. It seems he has corrected some early-season issues and success might be around the corner. Campbell is still more of a low-end Fantasy start until he starts producing on a regular basis.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell recorded his second sack of the year in Week 7 against the Seahawks. He brought down QB Matt Hasselbeck and finished with four total tackles in the 22-10 loss.
Analysis: Campbell is an athletic freak and should be able to match, if not surpass, the seven sacks he posted a year ago. He has 23 tackles through the first six games this season but remains more of a low-end Fantasy DL in IDP formats heading into Week 8 against the Buccaneers.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell recorded four tackles (three solo) in the Week 4 loss to the Chargers. One of those tackles was for a loss.
Analysis: Campbell is still seen as a raw talent with his 6-8 frame and lanky wing span. However, he has not put up the numbers necessary to be a high-value Fantasy DL just yet. Consider him a Fantasy sleeper who could make headlines later in the year.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell recorded two tackles and a sack against the Rams in Week 1. He got to rookie QB Sam Bradford in the first quarter and drove him back seven yards.
Analysis: Campbell, who recorded 11 tackles and one sack in the preseason, is a physical force at 6-8, and almost 300 pounds and looks primed to have a big season. He does not have the quickness that the top-flight pass rushers do but his size and wingspan make him an interesting option along the defensive front. He put up a 48-tackle, seven-sack season in 2009 and is a great sleeper in Fantasy IDP leagues against the Falcons in Week 2.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Cardinals DE Calais Campbell is primed for a big season. Campbell has played well in the preseason, recording 11 tackles and one sack. He's gained strength and weight. At 6-8, he weighs almost 300 pounds and doesn't appear to have lost any quickness.
Analysis: Campbell was drafted out of Miami (Fla.) in 2008 as a player that underachieved a bit in college, but still had a ton of potential. He finally seems to be showing it. After a 48-tackle and seven-sack season in 2009, Campbell looks primed to top those numbers in 2010. He is a great sleeper in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: The Cardinals are hoping DE Calais Campbell will be able to play through a fractured thumb that may need screws to stabilize it down the line. Coach Ken Whisenhunt seemed optimistic that Campbell would be ready when Arizona hosts Green Bay in a wild card game Sunday.
Analysis: Campbell was a solid Fantasy DL this season and should continue to be a force heading into the postseason. He'll be drafted as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy DL in 2010 leagues.
News: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said DE Calais Campbell suffered a thumb injury in Week 17 against the Packers similar to a fractured finger CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie suffered earlier this season. Campbell, who had two tackles against Green Bay, will be re-evaluated this week.
Analysis: Campbell had a breakout campaign in 2009 with seven sacks in his second NFL season. He seems to be getting better with every game and is starting to live up to his potential. Campbell is going to be a nice No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy DL on Draft Day 2010.
News: Arizona DL Calais Campbell picked up five tackles and a sack in the Week 14 Monday night loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Campbell has 44 tackles and six sacks this season for Arizona. He's a solid up-and-coming Fantasy IDP option for deeper leagues. The Cardinals play at Detroit in Week 15.
News: In the Cardinals' Week 13 win at home vs. the Vikings, notable defenders included LB Karlos Dansby (eight total tackles, interception), DL Calais Campbell (four total tackles, sack), DL Bert Berry (two solo tackles, two sacks) and DB Michael Adams (two total tackles, interception).
Analysis: Of these defenders, Dansby is a must-start in IDP play and Campbell is a good up-and-comer worth a look as a No. 2 DL. The Cardinals play at the 49ers in Week 14.
News: Several members of the Cardinals defense played well Sunday at the Giants. Karlos Dansby led the team with 10 tackles, Antrel Rolle had eight tackles and an interception, Adrian Wilson had five tackles and an interception, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie had an interception, Alan Branch had two sacks, Matt Ware had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery and Calais Campbell had a sack.
Analysis: The Cardinals have solid players on the defensive side of the ball, and they have a great matchup in Week 8 against Carolina. Consider using all regular IDP options against the Panthers.
News: Cardinals DL Calais Campbell tallied two tackles and one sack during during a Week 6 win against the Seahawks. He has 1 1/2 sacks in five games this season.
Analysis: The second-year defensive end has moved into a starting role for the Cardinals and continues to show marked improvement with each outing. Campbell has the ability to develop into a solid pass rusher, but he remains more of a low-end Fantasy DL since his numbers are still very modest.
News:Calais Campbell has a big new role with the Arizona Cardinals, and he certainly has the size for the job. The 6-foot-8, 290-pound second-year pro out of Miami replaces the departed Antonio Smith at defensive end, and he relishes the challenge. "I understand I'm kind of like the new guy and everybody has questions about the new guy," Campbell said before the team practiced on Monday, "but I feel if I can go out there and just do what I know how to, the questions will be answered very soon." Arizona drafted Campbell in the second round, the 50th pick overall, last season. He played in all 20 games as a backup and, mostly, on special teams. But when Smith signed a free-agent contract with the Houston Texans in the offseason, Campbell knew his chance had come. "I knew that was big opportunity for me," Campbell said, "and I've always been that person that when an opportunity comes, you've got to capitalize."
Analysis: In his debut as a starter last Thursday against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Campbell played three series and got a good review from coach Ken Whisenhunt. He definitely has a bright future in the league and being a starter improves his value as a Fantasy IDP player. However, the guy he's replacing, Smith, was only a low-end Fantasy DL in IDP leagues and we don't expect Campbell to be any better this season.
News: The Cardinals signed second-round pick Calais Campbell on Monday. Campbell, a defensive end out of Miami, signed a four-year deal. Terms weren't disclosed. The 6-foot-8, 280-pound Campbell was the 50th overall pick after skipping his senior season to come to the NFL. As a junior last season, he had 50 tackles, six sacks, 19 quarterback pressures, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception.
Analysis: Campbell could make some plays as a rookie, but he's only worth a late-round pick in IDP leagues this year. Hopefully he starts out the year playing well, which means you can add him off the waiver wire early in the year.
News: The Cardinals drafted DL Calais Campbell from Miami in the second round of the NFL Draft. They also added DL Kenny Iwebema from Iowa in the fourth round, RB Tim Hightower from Richmond in the fifth round and DL Chris Harrington from Texas A&M in the sixth round.
Analysis: Campbell should make the biggest impact of these players. He's a big DL and should start right away. Iwebema also has a chance to help the Cardinals defensive line, but he will be backup. Hightower will likely compete on special teams, and Harrington has minimal Fantasy value if he makes the team.
