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Raven's Calais Campbell says football 'brings me joy' amid family tragedy
Calais Campbell returned to the Ravens after missing early camp, saying the game helps him through a summer family tragedy.
- Following his mother's death, Calais Campbell, Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman, spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday, saying "I love the game of football a lot & it brings me joy."
- In late June, police found Campbell's 71-year-old mother dead at her Atlanta home during a welfare check; her 41-year-old son Ciarre Campbell was charged with murder after being found with a knife.
- Boasting 117 career sacks in 278 NFL games with 259 starts, the six-time Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal in April for his 19th NFL season with Baltimore.
- First-Year head coach Jesse Minter allowed Campbell to miss early training camp sessions and praised him as an "unbelievable leader and mentor" on the D-line despite the timing's difficulty for his family.
- Campbell remains focused on his return to the field, noting "playing football has been great for me" and expressing gratitude for the NFL community's prayers during these difficult months.
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Raven's Calais Campbell says football 'brings me joy' amid family tragedy
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder.
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