{"id":18694,"date":"2024-11-24T19:46:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T19:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18694"},"modified":"2024-11-24T19:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T19:46:29","slug":"mike-mcdaniel-vetoed-dolphins-ravens-calais-campbell-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18694","title":{"rendered":"Mike McDaniel Vetoed Dolphins-Ravens Calais Campbell Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ravens made a pair of moves leading up to the trade deadline. Wideout\u00a0Diontae Johnson<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>was added in a deal with the Panthers, one which was followed up by the acquisition of cornerback\u00a0Tre\u2019Davious White<\/a><\/strong> from the Rams. Baltimore\u2019s efforts also included the pursuit of a familiar face along the D-line. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Ravens and Dolphins discussed<\/a> a\u00a0Calais Campbell<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>trade, but it ultimately did not go through. The reason why has now become clear: Miami head coach Mike McDaniel\u00a0<\/strong>stepped in to keep the veteran in place. It was McDaniel\u2019s actions (which included a face-to-face conversation with Campbell himself) that prevented the trade from taking place, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports<\/a>. Remaining was Campbell\u2019s preference, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald adds<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At one point, many \u2013 including the former Walter Payton Man of the Year winner \u2013 believed a deal would be consummated. If that had been the case, Campbell would have returned to Baltimore after he spent three seasons there from 2020-22. During that time, the 38-year-old was a mainstay along the D-line in addition to providing leadership qualities; replicating that in 2024 would have provided a boost along the defensive front to the Ravens down the stretch. Rapoport notes the trade would have seen a 2026 fifth-round pick head the other way.<\/p>\n

Instead, Campbell remained in Miami (where he played in college) past the deadline. He has helped lead the Dolphins to two straight wins entering Sunday\u2019s action, giving the team a 4-6 record. Continuing that momentum will be key if a postseason push is to be possible over the coming weeks. Miami ranks 10th against the run, a sign of Campbell\u2019s continued effectiveness during the waning stages of his career.<\/p>\n

As a pending free agent, he would have represented a valuable rental addition on the part of the Ravens as part of their own aim to make a deep postseason run. Campbell would have factored into a defensive line rotation including Nnamdi Madubuike<\/a>, Michael Pierce<\/a>, Travis Jones<\/a>, Broderick Washington<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Brent Urban<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Especially considering the injuries that unit has dealt with in 2024, having Campbell available as at least a depth option would have been welcomed. Baltimore\u2019s secondary has been a sore spot this year, but the team has exceled against the run even without him.<\/p>\n

Campbell has started all 10 of his appearances in 2024, his first season as a Dolphin. With a 58% defensive snap share, he has handled a notable workload in Miami, and that should be expected to continue down the stretch (although Kelly notes the team has given thought to waiving him later in the campaign if the playoffs become out of reach). Retirement could again receive consideration after the season, but if he elects to continue playing Campbell could elect to re-sign with Miami in part due to McDaniel\u2019s commitment to keeping him in place beyond the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n