The Miami Dolphins are receiving calls from teams interested in trading for defensive lineman Calais Campbell ahead of the Tuesday deadline, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Campbell, 38, signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in the offseason and has been a strong force for the Miami defensive line. Through seven games, he has two sacks and seven tackles for loss, both of which lead the team. His 86.4 grade on Pro Football Focus is the best for any player on the Dolphins defense, and behind only the 91.1 for offensive tackle Terron Armstead.
At 2-5, it’s not surprising that teams are calling the Dolphins to see if they may be sellers ahead of the Tuesday afternoon trade deadline. If the team loses Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, the team may be even more inclined to move on from an aging player on an expiring contract in exchange for draft capital.
But sending Campbell would be a significant loss for a Dolphins defense that is already struggling to generate much pressure with its front seven. Defensive lineman Zach Sieler is dealing with a fractured orbital and Miami has only managed to record three sacks in its last four games.
The Dolphins haven’t given any indication that they’ve given up on 2024, and Mike McDaniel told reporters earlier this week that he’s managed to dig teams out of holes in the past. For now, it seems more likely than not that the Dolphins will keep Campbell around as they try to salvage their 2024 campaign.
