The Jacksonville Jaguars became one draft pick richer, though it came at the cost of a key veteran. The team announced that the transaction to send Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens was completed Thursday. As a result, the Jags will receive a 2020 fifth-rounder (No. 153 overall).
🚨TRADE OFFICIAL 🚨
We have traded Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 5th round pick. pic.twitter.com/HkwLlButW3
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) March 19, 2020
The Ravens’ fifth-round pick to the Jags was originally No. 170 overall but was upgraded after the team received a higher fifth-round pick from the Atlanta Falcons during their transaction involving tight end Hayden Hurst. With the pick the Jags will have 12 in all (eventually), with multiple selections in the first, fourth, fifth and sixth rounds.
The Jags decided to trade the veteran last week to provide themselves with a little cap relief. The Ravens took on all of the expenses freeing the Jags of the $15 million cap hit Campbell would’ve been. After the transaction was reported, it was also announced that Campbell agreed to terms on a new two-year deal worth $27 million with $20 million of it being guaranteed.
Campbell signed with the Jags in 2017 via a four-year deal worth $60 million that included $30 million in guarantees. He was very productive for the team during his time in Jacksonville acquiring an All-Pro nod (2017) and going to three Pro Bowls while accumulating a total of 195 tackles and 31.5 sacks. He should fit right in with the Ravens talented defense which is viewed as a top-5 unit by most.