Proposed Trade Bolsters Eagles Defensive Line With Former All-Pro
The Philadelphia Eagles just added defensive line and edge rushing depth with the return of franchise legend Brandon Graham. But Philly Voice’s Jimmy Kempski argued there’s a scenario where the Eagles could add more help at the same position with another aging star — Calais Campbell.
On Monday, Kempski proposed the Eagles acquire Campbell for a sixth-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals.
“Campbell is 39 years old, but still productive. He’s been a bit of a mercenary in recent years, moving from team-to-team on one-year deals,” wrote Kempski.
“Grain of salt as always, but PFF had Campbell graded as the 7th best defensive lineman in the NFL last season. He’s 13th in 2025.
“Campbell is a versatile lineman who can play on the edge or on the interior, and the Eagles could use more depth at both spots. The Eagles and Chiefs reportedly were interested in signing Campbell during free agency this past offseason.”
Campbell is in his 18th NFL season. In seven games with the Cardinals this fall, he has posted three sacks, five tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits and one pass defense.
Campbell made first-team All-Pro with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017. The defensive lineman also made second-team All-Pro in 2014 and 2016.
He has 113.5 sacks, 18 forced fumbles, 64 pass defenses and three interceptions in 268 NFL games.
Eagles Land Calais Campbell in Proposed NFL Trade
The pass rush has been Philadelphia’s defensive strength for quite some time. But the Eagles suddenly need reinforcements along the edge.
That’s why the team brought Graham, who turned 37 years old in April, out of retirement.
Graham is younger than Campbell, but Campbell has been playing throughout the 2025 season. That likely puts him in better football shape and in superior position to contribute immediately.
Campbell hasn’t played a lot this season. But he’s dressed for every contest and lined up for 48% of the team’s defensive snaps. Campbell also has a role on special teams for the Cardinals.
The 18-year veteran returned to the Cardinals this year. Arizona drafted Campbell in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. But Campbell left following the 2016 season.
From 2017-24, Campbell played for the Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins.
During that time, Campbell arguably played the best football of his career. Starting in 2017, the 39-year-old made four straight Pro Bowls.
Campbell Would Get Super Bowl Shot With Eagles
Campbell played in the Super Bowl as a rookie in February 2009. But the Cardinals lost that contest, and Campbell has yet to return to the big game.
His team lost in the championship game following the 2015 and 2017 campaigns.
Campbell won’t get a chance to get back to the Super Bowl with the Cardinals this year. But he would have the opportunity with another team, such as the Eagles, if Arizona trades him.
However, that is far from a guarantee to happen. Campbell returned to the Cardinals this past offseason to likely end his career where he started. He might prefer the sentimental value of finishing in Arizona over another chance at a championship.
Of all the teams Campbell could be traded to, though, the defending champions would be one of the best destinations. The Eagles could also really use him for their push to win a second consecutive title.
Former MVP Cam Newton Questions Maxx Crosby’s Cowboys Decision
The Las Vegas Raiders are ramping things back up for the second half of the season following their bye week in Week 8. After the team’s blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, there was a lot of speculation that the Raiders would start trading away veterans to accumulate draft picks and focus on a rebuild.
However, the team decided against making any significant changes. One big rumor that surfaced was that the Dallas Cowboys were interested in trading for star defensive end Maxx Crosby. He’s the Raiders’ most valuable asset right now, so they likely could’ve gotten at least two first-round picks if they dealt him.
Las Vegas came out and made it clear that they weren’t trading him, and Crosby’s camp leaked out that he didn’t want to get traded. Crosby is loyal to the Raiders, but some people don’t think that’s wise.
Former MVP quarterback Cam Newton questioned why Crosby would want to stay in Las Vegas when he could join a potential playoff team like the Cowboys.
“But understand, even in the offseason, Maxx Crosby has made it abundantly clear that he wants to do what? Win,” Newton said on ESPN’s “First Take.” “So now, he’s not going to win in Vegas because now you have another situation that keeps constantly coming up: ‘Why am I not in the playoffs?’
“OK, now you have an opportunity to get traded to a team that is potentially what you are looking for.”
Is Crosby Making a Mistake Being Loyal to Raiders?
Crosby has said in the past that he’d like to be a Raider for life. Though the team hasn’t won much during his time with them, they’ve always taken care of him from a contractual standpoint.
Owner Mark Davis loves Crosby, and it’d take a lot to convince him to approve any trade. That said, the star defensive end could apply pressure and request a trade. If that were to happen, Davis would have to at least consider his options.
For now, it sounds like Crosby will stay put, but it could be an interesting offseason if the Raiders continue to play poorly this season.
Cowboys Not Close to Any Deals
Even at 3-3-1, the Cowboys have been much better than anybody expected. The offense has been elite and arguably the best in the NFL.
The problem for them is that the defense is a mess. They had a star pass rusher, Micah Parsons, whom they decided to trade away. Perhaps they’re realizing now that keeping Parsons might have been what they needed to be contenders.
The Cowboys do sound keen on trading for a pass rusher, but owner Jerry Jones doesn’t seem confident that a deal will happen.
“There hasn’t been anything close to a deal,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. “We’re looking at all phases of our roster. … I don’t know if we will or not (make a trade). … I can tell you this right now, there is not a trade in my mind, the beginning and end of one, as we sit here and talk … that I would do.”
