The Jets were supposed to meet with defensive tackle Calais Campbell on Thursday. That will now happen now because Campbell has found his new team. He is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Sources: The #Falcons are making another splash, as former #Ravens star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the year will lend leadership to a young team he believes in. And Atlanta adds — again — on defense. pic.twitter.com/L8mjnJjxsc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 29, 2023
The Jets were hoping to land Campbell to add another veteran presence on the defensive line, particularly at defensive tackle after losing Sheldon Rankins and Nathan Shepherd in free agency, though they did keep Solomon Thomas. The Jets will now have to continue to their search on that front now that Atlanta and new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen didn’t let him get away.