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Falcons’ Six-Time Pro Bowler Calais Campbell Spreads Love While Doing What He Does Best, Makes a Heart Warming $150,000 Gesture to Celebrate 100th NFL Sack

Published 10/21/2023, 2:05 PM EDT

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There again, another record was set in the 2023 season of the NFL. Among the best Defensive Lineman, Calais Campbell made his way to achieving his 100th sack. In particular, this took place during the Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders game on October 15, 2023. In doing so, Campbell became the sixth in the list of active players who achieved this mark.

It is worth celebrating such an event in a grand manner. And Campbell celebrated it by dancing his own version of Dirty Bird. However, the biggest part of the festivity was to spread love and care, and the Defensive Lineman did it differently.

Calais Campbell spreading love as a celebration

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The updates about Calais Campbell’s noteworthy record and celebration were made by Adam Schefter on X on October 20, 2023. He said, “Falcons’ defensive lineman Calais Campbell is the Week 7 NFLPA Community MVP after he commemorated his 100th NFL sack by donating $150,000 to under-resourced teachers around the country for classroom supplies and resources. Outstanding.”

 

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Now, that’s how you mark a big occasion! The six-time Pro Bowler shared the love and spread the awareness all at once. The celebration was spectacular, and it created publicity on the value of schooling. Not to mention, many under-resourced schools and teachers need supplies to provide better education.

Calais Campbell has a heart of gold and talent equal to other Defensive Linemen. His career had seen him associated with various teams, and he made many notable achievements. Not surprisingly, Campbell has scaled the heights of success.

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With his most recent milestone, Campbell has moved into a tie for 40th all-time in sacks with Carlos Dunlap and Andre Tippett. And it goes without saying that the DL sacked 50 quarterbacks to achieve this record. Calais Campbell is also a six-time Pro Bowler and the Bart Starr Award winner for his leadership and excellent character.

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The Defensive Lineman has played over 232 games in his entire career and has recorded 829 tackles. He has also achieved 57 pass deflections, 100 sacks, 16 forced fumbles, 3 interceptions, and 3 defensive touchdowns. Campbell recorded 14.5 sacks in 2017, thus setting his career season high for the second-highest number in the football league, and broke the Jacksonville Jaguars’ single-season franchise record set in 1999.

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Campbell has played for the Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, and Atlanta Falcons. In addition, he was twice named to the NFL All-Pro Team during his stellar career. What are your thoughts regarding Calais Campbell’s achievements?

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Sadafreen Ahmed is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She is interested in covering the game and likes discussing the heated off-court drama. With a knack for spotting the entertainment angles in NFL events, she’s become quite the expert in football coverage.
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