Baltimore Ravens Win
Summary: Jacksonville traded DT Calais Campbell — a three-time Pro Bowler at the time — to Baltimore for a 5th-round pick (Daniel Thomas, 157th). Analysis: Campbell was 33 but had been the best defensive player on the Jaguars for years and was still highly productive. He immediately became a team captain and defensive anchor in Baltimore, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2020. A 5th-round pick for a player of this caliber is egregiously below market value, regardless of age or salary. F is not overstated — this is a salary dump masquerading as a trade, and the football value loss was enormous.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2020 5th round pick (157th overall, Daniel Thomas )
Baltimore Ravens Received
- player Calais Campbell
Trade Summary
Summary: Jacksonville traded DT Calais Campbell — a three-time Pro Bowler at the time — to Baltimore for a 5th-round pick (Daniel Thomas, 157th). Analysis: Campbell was 33 but had been the best defensive player on the Jaguars for years and was still highly productive. He immediately became a team captain and defensive anchor in Baltimore, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2020. A 5th-round pick for a player of this caliber is egregiously below market value, regardless of age or salary. F is not overstated — this is a salary dump masquerading as a trade, and the football value loss was enormous.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Jacksonville traded DT Calais Campbell — a three-time Pro Bowler at the time — to Baltimore for a 5th-round pick (Daniel Thomas, 157th). Analysis: Campbell was 33 but had been the best defensive player on the Jaguars for years and was still highly productive. He immediately became a team captain and defensive anchor in Baltimore, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2020. A 5th-round pick for a player of this caliber is egregiously below market value, regardless of age or salary. F is not overstated — this is a salary dump masquerading as a trade, and the football value loss was enormous. Baltimore acquired an elite veteran defensive tackle for a 5th-round pick and Campbell immediately contributed as one of their best players. One of the greatest bargain acquisitions of the modern era. Grade: A