Elijah Campbell Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Saints vs Dolphins game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 24, 2025
Cleared to return Week 8
Campbell (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell missed the Dolphins' last two games due to a quad injury, but he's been cleared to play Week 8 after logging a full practice Friday. He gives Miami another body on special teams and adds depth to the secondary.
Oct 22, 2025
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Campbell (quadriceps) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
A quadriceps injury has prevented Campbell from practicing or playing over the last two weeks. A return to practice over the next two days would be a step in the right direction for the sixth-year safety as he works toward being available for Sunday's road game against the Falcons. Campbell has two solo tackles through five regular-season games while working primarily on special teams.
Oct 17, 2025
Won't face Browns
Campbell (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell will miss his second straight game due to the quad injury. He wasn't able to practice in any capacity during the week, so his absence could extend beyond Sunday.
Oct 15, 2025
Sidelined Wednesday
Campbell (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell missed his first game of the season in Week 6 due to a quad injury, and now his status for Week 7 is up in the air. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday at Cleveland.
Oct 10, 2025
Won't play Week 6
Campbell (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell will sit out for the first time this season after being active for Miami's first five games. The backup safety's contributions have been limited, as he has just two tackles in 2025.
Aug 24, 2025
Four tackles in return
Campbell (knee) compiled four total tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 14-6 preseason win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Campbell made his return to action after missing some time with a knee injury, logging 24 snaps with the defense and nine snaps on special teams. Now healthy, the 30-year-old is all set to enter the 2025 campaign as the top reserve option behind starter Minkah Fitzpatrick at free safety.
Aug 10, 2025
Injury not serious
Coach Mike McDaniel said Sunday that Campbell's knee injury isn't believed to be serious, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell played 19 defensive snaps in Sunday's preseason opener against the Bears, finishing with three tackles (one solo) before departing with the injury. Campbell appeared in all 17 regular-season contests with Miami last season, making one start.
Aug 10, 2025
Exits game with knee injury
Campbell left in the second quarter of Sunday's preseason game against the Bears due to a right knee injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell was able to walk off the field under his own power and is undergoing further tests in the blue medical tent. Given that it's the preseason, Campbell will likely remain out for the rest of Sunday's contest to avoid aggravating the injury.
Mar 11, 2025
Re-ups with Miami
Campbell is slated to re-sign with the Dolphins on a one-year, $1.9 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell has been a solid special-teams contributor for Miami over the last two seasons, while also locking down a depth gig on defense. His role could conceivably grow in 2025, with Jevon Holland moving on to the Giants and Jordan Poyer in line to hit free agency.
Mar 7, 2024
Remains with Dolphins
Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell has been a strong producer on special teams across the last two seasons in Miami, tallying 289 and 301 snaps, respectively. He's unlikely to play much of a role on defense, however, and he's never recorded more than 15 tackles in a single campaign.
Dec 17, 2023
Will start versus New York
Campbell will start at safety alongside Brandon Jones for Sunday's game against the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
The adjustment comes with both Jevon Holland (knee-MCL) and DeShon Elliott (concussion) inactive for Sunday's game. Campbell has spent most of his time on the field on special teams this season and has nine tackles (six solo) in 11 appearances.
Sep 24, 2023
Making season debut
Campbell (knee) is active Sunday against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Campbell hasn't played yet this season while nursing his knee injury. However, now that he's healthy he'll take the field for the first time in 2023 and should bolster the team's depth in the secondary and on special teams.
Sep 17, 2023
Unavailable Sunday
Campbell (knee) was ruled out for Week 2 versus New England.
ANALYSIS
Campbell will remain on the bench in Week 2 as he continues to nurse a knee that he suffered in late August. Brandon Jones will likely continue to operate as the primary backup safety Sunday night.
Sep 8, 2023
Ruled out
Campbell (knee) will miss Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old was expected to miss some time as he's been dealing with a knee injury suffered in late August. Campbell appeared in 16 games for Miami last season, tallying 12 total tackles and playing primarily on special teams.
Aug 30, 2023
Avoids IR
Campbell (knee) will start the 2023 season on the Dolphins' active roster, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell was carted off the field in the Dolphins' preseason finale against the Jaguars on Saturday. It appears he has avoided any serious injury for the moment, otherwise he would have been placed on the team's injured reserve list. The severity of the injury is unknown.
Aug 27, 2023
Avoids ACL injury
Campbell (leg), who was carted off the field in Saturday's preseason loss at Jacksonville, has avoided an ACL injury and the team is continuing to assess the injury, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Schad noted that the severity of the injury appears to be substantial. Campbell needed help getting off the field in the second quarter before being taken to the locker room on a cart. Campbell re-signed with the Dolphins in March for his third year with the team, where he primarily contributed on special teams.
Aug 27, 2023
Sustains leg injury Saturday
Campbell was carted off the field due to a leg injury during Saturday's preseason loss at Jacksonville, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell needed assistance getting off the field during the second quarter, favoring his left leg as he made his way to the sideline tent before going to the locker room. The extent of the injury isn't known, but considering the way he left the field, he may be in store for a lengthy absence.
Mar 7, 2023
Sticking around in Miami
The Dolphins tendered Campbell on Tuesday, Mike Masala of Dolphins Wire reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell is now in line to remain in Miami for the third consecutive year after being tendered Tuesday. The 27-year-old safety has primarily operated as a special-teams contributor throughout his tenure with the Dolphins, but across this past season, he ultimately reached new career highs in defensive snaps played (92) and tackles (14).
Jan 15, 2023
Suffers knee injury Sunday
Campbell is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Buffalo due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Campbell recored one solo tackle before leaving the contest with a knee injury. He played primarily on special teams during training camp, so his potential absence shouldn't have a major impact on Miami's defense.
Dec 15, 2022
Isn't playing in Week 15
Campbell (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Although Campbell upgraded to limited participation in Thursday's practice, he ultimately hasn't cleared all the necessary protocols since suffering a concussion in Week 14 against the Chargers. With fellow safety Eric Rowe (hamstring) also ruled out this weekend, Jevon Holland, Clayton Fejedelem and Verone McKinley will all likely handle additional secondary usage Saturday night in Buffalo.
Dec 13, 2022
No activity on Tuesday's estimate
Campbell (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Before Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Campbell primarily served as a special-teams contributor throughout the season. However, he played a career-high 25 defensive snaps this past weekend largely due to fellow safety Eric Rowe's departure as a result of a hamstring issue, and Campbell ultimately ended up suffering a concussion during the second half. The 27-year-old will now have two more chances to return to the practice field and clear concussion protocols if he wants to avoid carrying an injury designation heading into Saturday's game versus Buffalo.
Aug 3, 2022
Ready for practice
Campbell (undisclosed) was activated from the non-football injury list by the Dolphins on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Campbell was placed on the non-football injury list July 22, though he ended up missing only roughly the first week of training camp. He'll fight for a depth role in Miami's secondary after playing exclusively on special teams for the team in 2021.
Jul 22, 2022
Placed on NFI list
Campbell (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Dolphins on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Campbell will now be unable to practice or play in the team's preseason games as he will be unavailable for six weeks, but he could still be ready by the beginning of the regular season. The defensive back is expected to open the 2022 campaign as a depth option behind the likes of Xavien Howard and Byron Jones (ankle).
Mar 9, 2022
Receives ERFA tender
The Dolphins tendered Campbell (toe) a contract as an exclusive rights free agent Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Campbell appeared in seven games for Miami in 2021 and exclusively played special teams before landing on injured reserve in late November. The 26-year-old isn't able to negotiate with other teams as an ERFA, so it should only be a matter of time until he officially signs the tender.
Nov 27, 2021
Placed on injured reserve
Campbell (toe) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, though the injury will now sideline him for at least three games. He has played exclusively on special teams this season, racking up a total of two tackles.
Nov 27, 2021
Sitting out Sunday
Campbell (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell played through the toe injury last week against the Jets but won't be available for Week 12. Nik Needham and Justin Coleman could be more involved as depth cornerback in his absence.
Nov 19, 2021
Likely to face Jets on Sunday
Campbell (toe) is expected to play Sunday against the Nets after logging a full practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell has been experiencing an uptick in his playing time of late, and he has featured in at least 80 percent of the snaps in each of his last three contests. He made his season debut in Week 4 but only has two tackles so far.
Nov 11, 2021
Inactive Thursday
Campbell (toe) is inactive Thursday night versus the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was limited in practice all week, but he'll ultimately miss Thursday's matchup with the Ravens. With only two tackles on the season and no defensive snaps, Campbell's absence is not a major blow to the team.
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