The Miami Dolphins have battled their fair share of ups and downs this season.
At one point, the Dolphins had a record of 2 wins and 6 losses. However, QB Tua Tagovailoa's return from injury has stabilized the team's offense and helped Miami win its past two games.
During the offseason, former Miami Hurricanes star Calais Campbell decided to return to South Florida and signed with the Dolphins.
The six-time Pro Bowler is in the midst of his 17th NFL season, and the experienced veteran defensive tackle has made a big impact on the 2024 Dolphins — just ask his teammates. Tight end Jonnu Smith recently praised the 38-year-old Campbell for continuing to show his ability to be a key contributor.
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October 27, 2024. Miami Gardens, Florida, USA. Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith, 9, takes the field before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. (Sam Navarro-Iman Images)
“Curry is one of my favorite teammates in all of the sports I've played,” Smith said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Campbell recorded his fourth sack of the year in Miami's 34-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. Campbell's four sacks are the most by a Dolphins player this season. He currently has 109.5 career sacks.
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The veteran defensive lineman also plays a key role in Miami's run defense. But Campbell's influence extends beyond the field of football. Walter Payton, the 2019 NFL Man of the Year, brings even more leadership to the Dolphins' locker room.
November 11, 2024. Inglewood, California, USA. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell, 93, leaves the field after a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee Iman image)
“In terms of his age and the performance he brings to the game, he's like the LeBron James of the NFL right now, still playing at a high level. I mean, this guy can be 1,000 years old and still play at 21 years old. That's how he plays.”
Campbell is one of a small list of NFL athletes who played the defensive lineman position who were able to continue playing, let alone make an impact, well into their late 30s. .
September 8, 2024. Miami Gardens, Florida, USA. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell, 93, celebrates after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. (Sam Navarro-Iman Images)
Smith, who was teammates with Campbell in Atlanta with the Falcons last season, called Campbell “the best leader ever.”
If Campbell can record two more sacks in the Dolphins' remaining seven games, he will pass former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald for 40th all-time.
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The Dolphins will host the New England Patriots in Week 12 for an AFC East showdown.
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