Parris Campbell Retirement Announcement
Parris Campbell has officially decided to retire from professional football.
The Cowboys confirmed on their website that the 28-year-old wide receiver will step away from the NFL, ahead of the 2026 season. He has been placed on the reserve/retired list by the team.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Campbell had an impressive college career at Ohio State. He was part of the team that secured the College Football Playoff national championship in 2015 and was recognized as a first-team All-Big Ten player in 2018, finishing that season with 90 receptions for 1,063 yards and leading the conference with 12 touchdowns.
His standout senior year led to his selection by the Colts in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Unfortunately, injuries plagued his early career, including torn MCL and PCL ligaments in Week 2 of the 2020 season, which limited him to just 15 games over his first three years. However, he bounced back in 2022, playing all 17 games with Indianapolis and achieving a career-high 63 receptions for 623 yards, along with three touchdowns.
After his stint with the Colts, Campbell signed a one-year, $4.7 million deal with the Giants for the 2023 season. However, he found himself limited, with just 20 catches for 104 yards in 12 games, including three starts.
In December that year, he shared his feelings about his role on the team, noting the challenges he faced. He mentioned, “It’s not easy, but that’s the nature of business. I guess you know what you’re signing up for, but there are some things I never thought I’d experience, like being inactive.”
In 2024, he moved to the Eagles and finished that season with only six receptions, though he celebrated winning a Super Bowl ring when the Eagles triumphed over the Chiefs in February 2025.
Last season, Campbell continued his journey in the NFC East with the Cowboys, but his contributions were minimal, appearing in just one game. While he had signed a reserve/future contract with Dallas back in January, he has ultimately decided to retire.
