The Arizona Cardinals are hopeful they can keep a key member of that blitzing defense in a
Cardinals jersey for awhile.
Calais Campbell is in the final year of his five-year deal with the Cardinals and the front office is looking to sign him to an extension. The former second-round pick for the
Cardinals recorded 61 tackles, five sacks and a fumble recovery last season while
appearing in all 16 regular season games.
“Hopeful, but people ask all the time whether I think we’re close or we’re not,” Arizona GM Steve Keim said via AzCardinals.com. “I don’t think it’s fair for us or the player to make a comment because, really, I don’t know what close is anymore. We’ll just continue to stay aggressive, though. That’s the one thing I’ve said earlier: whether it’s signing players, whether it’s readjusting guys who need to be signed for extensions, we’ll continue to stay aggressive and try to keep our foot on the gas pedal.”
Campell’s current contract was five years, $55 million with $17 million guaranteed. For the 2016 season, Campbell will have a base salary of $9.5 million.
According to Keim, the Cardinals do not have a timetable as to when they hope to get the extension done and mention they aren’t in a hurry, but added “There are always points in a negotiation when it’s more pressing than not.” Read more..
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Cardinals jersey for awhile.
Calais Campbell is in the final year of his five-year deal with the Cardinals and the front office is looking to sign him to an extension. The former second-round pick for the
Cardinals recorded 61 tackles, five sacks and a fumble recovery last season while
appearing in all 16 regular season games.
“Hopeful, but people ask all the time whether I think we’re close or we’re not,” Arizona GM Steve Keim said via AzCardinals.com. “I don’t think it’s fair for us or the player to make a comment because, really, I don’t know what close is anymore. We’ll just continue to stay aggressive, though. That’s the one thing I’ve said earlier: whether it’s signing players, whether it’s readjusting guys who need to be signed for extensions, we’ll continue to stay aggressive and try to keep our foot on the gas pedal.”
Campell’s current contract was five years, $55 million with $17 million guaranteed. For the 2016 season, Campbell will have a base salary of $9.5 million.
According to Keim, the Cardinals do not have a timetable as to when they hope to get the extension done and mention they aren’t in a hurry, but added “There are always points in a negotiation when it’s more pressing than not.” Read more..
For NFL news, video highlights, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more only at feeltheaction.com
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