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The NFL offseason is always full of surprises and one of the latest rumors involved Aaron Rodgers trying to persuade Calais Campbell to join the Jets in free agency. But what happened next? Did Campbell sign with the Jets or did he go with another team? In this blog post, we’ll give you a brief background on this situation and cover all the details of what went down.
Who is Calais Campbell?
Calais Campbell is a defensive end who has been playing in the NFL for 13 seasons. He’s currently 35 years old and is considered one of the best defensive players in the league. He started his career with the Arizona Cardinals and then played for the Jacksonville Jaguars before joining the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. In his career, he’s recorded 696 tackles, 91 sacks, and 14 forced fumbles.
WOAH: Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) revealed to @JosinaAnderson that #Jets made a nearly identical free agent offer that #Falcons did & Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) recruited him to NY over text, ‘yo come on man, let’s go win a championship together’ 🏆 👀 : 🎙 The Crew pic.twitter.com/9mkzt6MJC8
— Boy Green (@BoyGreen_25) April 20, 2023
Why did Aaron Rodgers want Campbell to join the Jets?
Aaron Rodgers and Calais Campbell have been friends for years, and it’s no secret that Rodgers is a big fan of Campbell’s talent. Rumor has it that Rodgers reached out to Campbell during free agency and tried to convince him to sign with the Jets, arguing that Campbell could help turn the team around. The Jets have been struggling in recent seasons, and Rodgers may have seen Campbell as a key addition to help change that.
What did Campbell decide and why?
Despite Rodgers’ best efforts, Campbell ultimately decided to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. In an interview, Campbell explained that he felt Atlanta was a “special place” and that he was excited to play there. Some experts have suggested that the Falcons may have offered Campbell a better deal than the Jets did, which could have been a factor in his decision.
In the end, Calais Campbell joining the Falcons instead of the Jets was disappointing for many fans who were hoping to see him in New York. However, it’s clear that Campbell made the decision that he felt was best for him and his career. As for Rodgers, it’s unclear whether he’ll continue to try and recruit other players in the future, but his efforts to help his friends and former teammates find new teams is admirable.
