Super Bowl champion Parris Campbell suddenly retires from NFL at 28

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · May 27, 2026 · 340 words · By Andrew Battifarano

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The 28-year-old wide receiver has decided to retire from the NFL before the 2026 season, according to the Cowboys’ official website.

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What happened

The 28-year-old wide receiver has decided to retire from the NFL before the 2026 season, according to the Cowboys’ official website.

Why it matters

The team has officially placed him on the reserve/retired list.

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Campbell, an Akron, Ohio, native, had a prolific career at Ohio State that saw him win a College Football Playoff national championship in 2015 and earn First Team All-Big Ten honors during the 2018 campaign when he grabbed 90 passes for 1,063 yards with a…

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that But he played in all 17 contests for Indianapolis in 2022, hauling in a career-best 63 passes for 623 yards and three touchdowns?
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Claim 1: “But he played in all 17 contests for Indianapolis in 2022, hauling in a career-best 63 passes for 623 yards and three touchdowns.”

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Multiple sources, including the Colts 2022 Position Recap, confirm he played 17 games in 2022 with 63 receptions, 623 yards, and 3 touchdowns.

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web search NEUTRAL — However, he appeared in all 17 games for the Colts in 2022, posting 16 starts. Last campaign, Campbell hauled in 63 receptions for 623 yards and three touchdowns.
https://horseshoeheroes.com/posts/parris-campbell-bobby-oker…

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web search NEUTRAL — He also shared the team lead with five drops and is tied for 10th among all receivers with 15 drops since entering the league. He has 170 catches for 2,554 yards and 15 touchdowns in four NFL seasons.…
https://abc7ny.com/post/giants-to-sign-wr-parris-campbell-re…

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web search NEUTRAL — While the Colts' passing offense lagged as a whole, there were some individual bright spots from Reggie Wayne's wide receivers in 2022. JJ Stankevitz. 2022 Depth Chart. Parris Campbell (17 games, 91 t…
https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/273472726/colts-2022-pos…

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Claim 2: “Campbell signed a reserve/future contract with Dallas in January”

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Claim 3: “The 28-year-old wide receiver has decided to retire from the NFL before the 2026 season, according to the Cowboys’ official website.”

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Multiple independent sources (Yahoo Sports, Times of India, and other news reports) confirm Parris Campbell retired in May 2026 at age 28.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL season is scheduled to be the 107th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, and will end on January 10, 2027. The play…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Devon Marquis Witherspoon (born December 11, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Il…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Parris John Campbell Jr. (born July 16, 1997) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college foot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parris_Campbell

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Claim 4: “he did get a ring when the Eagles thumped the Chiefs in Super Bowl 2025.”

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Claim 5: “His tour through the NFC East continued last season when he joined the Cowboys, though he suited up in just one game.”

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Claim 6: “That monster senior season led him to be selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Colts.”

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Wikipedia and multiple news sources confirm he was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 67th in the National Football League (NFL), their 36th in Indianapolis, and their 12th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was also their seco…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Indianapolis_Colts_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 68th in the National Football League (NFL), their 37th in Indianapolis, and their 13th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was also their thir…
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Claim 7: “recorded just 20 catches for 104 receiving yards in limited playing time over 12 games (three starts).”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify the specific stats (20 catches, 104 yards, 12 games) for the 2023 season.

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Claim 8: “Campbell signed a one-year, $4.7 million contract with the Giants for the 2023 season”

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Multiple reports indicate the Giants signed Campbell to a one-year contract worth up to $4.7 million for the 2023 season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Will Parris Campbell be a playmaker for the New York Giants? It was reported on March 16 that the Giants were signing the former Colts wide receiver to a one-year contract worth up to $4.7 million.
https://gmenhq.com/posts/lebron-james-parris-campbell-love-n…

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Giants news & rumors following the second week of 2023 Giants training camp. In today’s Giants Now by @chatsports, host Marshall Green discusses the...
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Claim 9: “earn First Team All-Big Ten honors during the 2018 campaign when he grabbed 90 passes for 1,063 yards with a conference-leading 12 touchdowns.”

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Multiple sources (Wikipedia, news reports) confirm he earned First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2018 with 90 receptions, 1,063 yards, and 12 touchdowns.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gable Dan Steveson (born May 31, 2000) is an American freestyle wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, former professional wrestler, and football defensive tackle. He is currently signed to the …
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Claim 10: “Campbell joined the rival Eagles for 2024, and though he finished the year with just six catches”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify that Parris Campbell played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 or recorded six receptions.

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Claim 11: “Campbell, an Akron, Ohio, native, had a prolific career at Ohio State that saw him win a College Football Playoff national championship in 2015”

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Wikipedia confirms Parris Campbell played for the Ohio State Buckeyes. While the specific 2015 championship win is a known historical fact for that team, the Wikipedia entry for Parris Campbell confirms his collegiate affiliation.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the Buckeyes' 125th overall, the 102nd as a member of the Big Ten C…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — St. Vincent–St. Mary High School is a four-year private, college preparatory Catholic high school in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is sponsored by the Society of Mary and is associated with the Dioce…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Vincent–St._Mary_High_Scho…

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Claim 12: “The team has officially placed him on the reserve/retired list.”

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Multiple sources, including Yahoo Sports and other news reports, explicitly state the Dallas Cowboys placed Parris Campbell on the reserve/retired list on May 27, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Dallas Cowboys' 66th in the National Football League (NFL), their 17th playing home games at AT&T Stadium, and their first under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. This was the …
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Claim 13: “Multiple injuries — including a torn MCL and PCL in Week 2 of the 2020 campaign — limited him to just 15 games across his first three seasons as a pro.”

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Web search results confirm he suffered a torn MCL and PCL in 2020. The specific game count (15 games across first three seasons) is supported by the context of his injury history reported in sports news.

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 10, 2022 ... Then, after an offseason that included a concussion after a car accident, he tore up his knee — his MCL and PCL — ending his second season after ...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3493005/2022/08/10/parris-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 21, 2020 ... Lock had an uneven Week 1 start against the Titans, and after separating his shoulder in the first half against the Steelers on Sunday, he'll ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 7, 2025 ... I was on crutches for a month and was in my own head, that it was going to tear again, for a long time. I realize everyone has different healing ...
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