The move adds depth to the secondary, with Campbell valued primarily for his special teams prowess rather than as a regular defensive contributor.
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Campbell, who will turn 31 during the 2026 season, is 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Northern Iowa in 2018 after a college career that included stops at Iowa Western Community College and Northern Illinois.
After brief time with the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, he spent the last five seasons with the Miami Dolphins, appearing in 68 games (three starts) and establishing himself as a reliable special teams player. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 45 total tackles, two passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery, with minimal defensive snaps in recent years – just 16 in 2025.
The Giants’ secondary underwent changes this offseason, including the loss of safety Dane Belton to the Jets. Campbell joins recently signed safeties Jason Pinnock (re-signed to a one-year deal on the same day) and Ar’Darius Washington, providing veteran experience on special teams units where he has consistently contributed in all phases.
This low-risk addition bolsters roster flexibility as the Giants prepare for next season.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants sign safety Elijah Campbell to one-year contract