The Miami Dolphins had a high hopes in 2024. After racking up gaudy offensive stats the year prior, the team believed that adding several veterans on defense -- like Calais Campbell, Jordan Poyer, Kendall Fuller,

The Dolphins’ 38-year-old defensive lineman hasn’t decided if he’ll retire, but he’ll leave it all on the field just in case.

For players like Campbell, Armstead and Poyer all in their mid- or late 30s, the end of a season often comes with an understanding that maybe this is it. Armstead said this offseason that he has contemplated retirement the past few offseasons,

The 38-year-old defensive tackle has a stellar season with the Miami Dolphins possibly ending Sunday against the Jets.

Campbell, who has contributed 49 tackles, four sacks, five pass deflections, and forced one fumble this season, earns another $300,000 if he recorded one more sack in the regular season. If he gets to six sacks he’ll get extra $100,000 based on the incentives placed in his contract.

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell confirmed that he'll be rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs in order for his team to clinch a postseason

Campbell, 38, is a six-time Pro Bowler, a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award winner, and a shoo-in to eventually make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But the 6’8 defensive lineman has never won a Super Bowl ring. His only appearance in the big game was Super Bowl XLIII in February 2009 during his rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals.

The veteran defensive tackle and former Hurricane became a leader on a team needing one. At 38, he also showed why he’s bound for the Hall of Fame.

The @Lions and @Vikings are “expected to be interested” in #Dolphins DL Calais Campbell when he’s released, per @OmarKelly. Kelly also noted that they “might put in a waiver claim to strengthen their cause, and prevent a front runner like the #Chiefs from adding the DL”. pic.twitter.com/O1zhUwHN6G

Lots of work to be done after an 8-9 season. Here are Joe Schad’s Top 10 offseason priorities for 2025. Let’s talk OL, QB, toughness, discipline.

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell is mentally preparing for the possibility that the next time he takes his jersey off will be the last time. The 38-year ...

Then there are the other days, the surprising days, the ones where a veteran like Calais ... it all, Campbell remembers something else: “I thought I’d stay in Miami. I thought Dolphins were ...