Source: Calais Campbell gives the Falcons defense a boost

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Calais Campbell a defensive end will sign a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

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The newest step the team has taken to improve its defense was verified by a source to ESPN on Wednesday.

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With Campbell though the Falcons gain a seasoned player to complement defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and someone with experience pass-rushing.

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In 2022 Campbells 5.5 sacks would have placed him second on the Falcons and in 2021 he would have been first.

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After releasing Campbell on March 13 and cutting him later in the offseason the Ravens hoped to re-sign him at a lower pay.

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to keep Lamar Jacksons nonexclusive franchise tag worth $32.416 million under the salary ceiling.

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By releasing Campbell who had the fifth-highest salary number ($9.44 million) on the club Baltimore freed up $7 million in much-needed cap space.

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Campbell lately experienced some durability difficulties despite coming off a strong season.

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missed nine games in total during the previous three years. If the Ravens dont fill the gap in free agency or the draft they may start Broderick Washington instead of Jason Campbell.

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As a second-round choice in 2008 Campbell has played for the Arizona Cardinals Jacksonville Jaguars and Ravens with 809 tackles and 237 quarterback hits.

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During the 2017 season when he had a career-high 14.5 sacks for the Jaguars and placed second in the vote for Defensive Player of the Year he was chosen for the first-team All-Pro.

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