Jason Campbell
{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
{{For|the West Indian cricketer|Jason Campbell (cricketer)}}
{{Use American English|date=February 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jason Campbell
| image = Jason Campbell 2011.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Campbell with the Oakland Raiders in 2011
| number = 17, 8, 2
| position = Quarterback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|12|31}}
| birth_place = Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 235
| high_school = Taylorsville (MS)
| college = Auburn (2000–2004)
| draftyear = 2005
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 25
| pastteams = * Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2005}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2012}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2013}})
- Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2014}})
| highlights = * SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
- First-team All-SEC (2004)
- Sugar Bowl MVP (2005)
- Music City Bowl MVP (2003)
| statlabel1 = Pass attempts
| statvalue1 = 2,518
| statlabel2 = Pass completions
| statvalue2 = 1,519
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 60.3%
| statvalue4 = 87–60
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 16,771
| statlabel6 = Passer rating
| statvalue6 = 81.7
| pfr = CampJa00
}}
Jason S. Campbell (born December 31, 1981){{Cite web |title=Jason Campbell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CampJa00.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. Campbell also played for the Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals. After his playing career, he became an analyst for Auburn Sports Network.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
College career
A 2000 graduate of Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Mississippi, Campbell went on to play college football at Auburn.{{Cite web |last=Esmeier |first=Kerrie |date=February 7, 2001 |title=Mississippi's 'can't-miss' QB |url=https://www.espn.com/recruiting/s/honorroll/campbell.html |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}} As a starter, he had a different offensive coordinator every year, finally finding success in his senior year when he led the Tigers to an undefeated season in 2004 and was named the SEC Player of the Year and MVP of the SEC Championship Game. Campbell previously held the record for the longest touchdown completion in Auburn football history, an 87-yard pass to Silas Daniels in a 2004 matchup versus Louisiana Tech, a record that is now held by Cam Newton, who completed a 94-yard pass to Emory Blake on October 2, 2010, in their victory over Louisiana-Monroe.{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Charles |date=November 21, 2010 |title=Cam Newton, Auburn have put up big offensive numbers heading to the Iron Bowl |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2010/11/cam_newton_auburn_have_put_up.html |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}} Campbell graduated from Auburn with a degree in public administration.{{cite news|title=Jason_Campbell |url=http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Jason_Campbell.jsp |date=December 7, 2007 |access-date=December 9, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080903103955/http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Jason_Campbell.jsp |archive-date=September 3, 2008 }}
=College statistics=
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||
| colspan="18" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Auburn Tigers}}"| Auburn Tigers | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="8"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | |||||||||||
| Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD |
| 2001 | Auburn
| 9 || 89 || 142 || 62.7 || 1,117 || 7.9 || 4 || 4 || 132.4 || 46 || 72 || 1.6 || 2 | ||||||||||
| 2002 | Auburn
| 13 || 94 || 149 || 63.1 || 1,215 || 8.2 || 11 || 5 || 149.2 || 72 || 206 || 2.9 || 3 | ||||||||||
| 2003 | Auburn
| 13 || 181 || 293 || 61.8 || 2,267 || 7.7 || 10 || 8 || 132.6 || 73 || -1 || 0.0 || 1 | ||||||||||
| 2004 | Auburn
| 13 || 188 || 270 || 69.6 || 2,700 || 10.0 || 20 || 7 || 172.9 || 58 || 30 || 0.5 || 3 | ||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jason-campbell-1.html Career] || 48 || 552 || 854 || 64.6 || 7,299 || 8.5 || 45 || 24 || 148.2 || 249 || 307 || 1.2 || 9 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4 3/4
| weight = 230
| dash = 4.71
| vertical = 38
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Auburn Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=53511&DraftYear=2005 |title=2005 Draft Scout Jason Campbell, Auburn NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=September 4, 2016}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4046686/javon-mckinley |title= 20 NFL Draft Profile |website=ESPN |access-date=April 25, 2022}}
}}
=Washington Redskins=
Campbell was drafted in the first round as the 25th pick in the 2005 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins under General Manager Vinny Cerrato.{{Cite web |last=Stultz |first=Brian |date=March 10, 2020 |title=How 5 Auburn quarterbacks fared after being draft picks in the Super Bowl era |url=https://auburnwire.usatoday.com/2020/03/10/how-5-auburn-quarterbacks-fared-after-being-draft-picks-in-the-super-bowl-era/ |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Auburn Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=April 23, 2005 |title=Four Auburn Players Taken In First Round Of NFL Draft |url=https://auburntigers.com/news/2005/4/23/Four_Auburn_Players_Taken_In_First_Round_Of_NFL_Draft |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Auburn University Athletics |language=en}} The Redskins traded up in the draft to get Campbell, surrendering a third round pick in the 2005 NFL draft, along with first and fourth round picks in 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft05/news/story?id=2041490 |title=Trade tracker: Draft deals - NFL - ESPN |publisher=ESPN |date=April 24, 2005 |access-date=September 23, 2010}} He was the third quarterback selected in that draft class, after Alex Smith (1st overall pick) and Aaron Rodgers (24th overall, the pick before Campbell).{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Campbell didn't play in his rookie season, sitting on the bench behind Mark Brunell and Patrick Ramsey.{{Cite web |title=2005 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2005.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 13, 2006, Campbell was named the Redskins starting quarterback, and on November 19, 2006, Campbell made his first career start. Despite losing in his first start to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Campbell was praised for his poise.{{Cite web |date=November 20, 2006 |title=Bucs 20, Redskins 17 |url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/bucs-20-redskins-17 |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=Grand Forks Herald |language=en}}
On November 26, 2006, Campbell had his first win of his professional career, leading the Redskins to a 17–13 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Campbell completed 11 passes on 23 attempts for only 118 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. Campbell threw a 66-yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Cooley in the fourth quarter.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins - November 26th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611260was.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On August 18, 2007, Campbell was tackled at the knee by Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive end Brett Keisel in the second preseason game.{{Cite web |date=August 18, 2017 |title=Jason Campbell injured by Brett Keisel in Steelers victory |url=https://www.ksl.com/article/1661658/jason-campbell-injured-by-brett-keisel-in-steelers-victory |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=KSL.com |language=en}} Initially, the injury looked severe but Campbell eventually walked off the field on his own. Trainers said that Campbell's ligaments were not torn and announced his injury as a bruised knee.
On December 6, 2007, Campbell dislocated the patellar ligament of his left knee during a game against the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=December 7, 2007 |title=Redskins QB Campbell could miss rest of season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3144939 |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} The injury did not require surgery but Campbell did not play for the remainder of the season.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2007 |title=With Campbell likely out for season, Redskins turn to Collins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/with-campbell-likely-out-for-season-redskins-turn-to-collins-09000d5d804e4946 |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}
When Joe Gibbs retired for a second time at the end of the 2007 season, the Redskins hired Jim Zorn, first as offensive coordinator and then naming him head coach. Zorn said at the time he would also serve as quarterbacks coach.{{Cite web |date=February 9, 2008 |title=Skins introduce hopeful Zorn as head coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3238678 |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}
The Redskins started the season 6–2, prompting observers to declare Campbell one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks, and the "tough love" approach from head coach Jim Zorn a success.{{Cite news |last=Corbett |first=Jim |date=October 25, 2008 |title=With tough love from Zorn, Campbell now among elite QBs USA Today |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/redskins/2008-10-23-sw-cover_N.htm |access-date=September 23, 2010}} The team, however, then went on to lose six of their remaining eight games to end the season 8–8, missing the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2008 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2008.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/index.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} At the end of the season, it was unclear if the Redskins were on the road to improvement or decline. Questions arose on the future of Campbell as the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins.{{Cite news |last=Maese |first=Rick |date=December 31, 2009 |title=Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell prepares for season finale, and an uncertain future |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/30/AR2009123002532.html |access-date=September 23, 2010 |newspaper=Washington Post}}
Despite pursuing other quarterbacks in the offseason, the Redskins were unable to acquire Jay Cutler or Mark Sanchez, opting to start Campbell for the last year of his contract. Campbell and the Redskins ended 2009 with a 4–12 record, one of the worst in Redskins' history.{{Cite web |title=2009 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2009.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Washington Commanders Team Records, Leaders, and League Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/index.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The often rocky relationship Campbell had with head coach Jim Zorn ended with Zorn's firing.{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |date=January 4, 2010|agency=Associated Press |title=Zorn fired after 12-20 run with Redskins ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4794280 |access-date=September 23, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}} New Washington head coach Mike Shanahan said the Redskins would tender Campbell an offer leading up to the 2010 free agent period, ensuring that if he signed with another team, Washington would receive draft picks in compensation.{{Cite news |last=Maese |first=Rick |date=February 27, 2010 |title=Mike Shanahan says Redskins will tender Jason Campbell an offer |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/26/AR2010022605604.html |access-date=September 23, 2010 |newspaper=Washington Post}}
=Oakland Raiders=
After the Redskins acquired Donovan McNabb, Campbell was traded to the Oakland Raiders on April 24, 2010, for a fourth round pick in the 2012 NFL draft. On the same day, Campbell received a one-year contract extension through the 2011 season.{{Cite news |last1=Maese |first1=Rick |last2=Reid |first2=Jason |date=April 25, 2010 |title=Redskins trade Jason Campbell to Raiders |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/24/AR2010042402493.html |access-date=November 6, 2023 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US}} Raiders owner Al Davis compared Campbell to former Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett.{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2010|agency=Associated Press |title=2010 NFL training camps: Al Davis of Oakland Raiders likens QB Jason Campbell to Jim Plunkett - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5454583 |access-date=September 23, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}}
In the opening game on the road against the Tennessee Titans, Campbell had an unspectacular start to his Raiders career as the Raiders were routed 38–13. He would complete 22 of 37 passes for 180 yards and threw one touchdown and one interception.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans - September 12th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009120oti.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Campbell and rookie offensive linemen Jared Veldheer, playing in the unfamiliar role of center, would also suffer multiple miscues and combine for three fumbles, losing one. The offense as a whole would fail to click until the fourth quarter when Campbell completed 7 of 9 passes in a 12-play, 72-yard drive that culminated in a 7-yard touchdown pass to Darren McFadden. In week two against the St. Louis Rams Campbell would endure another lackluster performance, completing 8 of 15 passes for a mere 87 yards and an interception. At half-time he was benched in favor of his backup, Bruce Gradkowski, in the hope of providing the Raiders offense with the spark it desperately needed. Gradkowski would go on to lead the Raiders to a tight 16–14 victory.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Oakland Raiders - September 19th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190rai.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Following Campbell's less than inspiring performances in the first two weeks, the Raiders' coaching staff decided to go with Bruce Gradkowski as the starting quarterback and demoted Campbell to the role of backup. The offense would show a marked improvement in the Week 3 and 4 match-ups against the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans respectively. Gradkowski would throw for 255 and 278 yards albeit in losing efforts.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals - September 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260crd.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders - October 3rd, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010030rai.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During the Week 5 home game against the San Diego Chargers, Campbell would come off the bench late in the first quarter to replace an injured Gradkowski. Behind a solid game by running back Michael Bush, Campbell was vastly improved as he completed 13 of 18 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown. Aided by a touchdown on a blocked punt in the first quarter and a forced fumble returned for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, the Raiders would win the game 35–27 and snap a 13-game losing streak against the Chargers dating back to 2003.{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders - October 10th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010100rai.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=All Matchups, Las Vegas/LA/Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
After his improved play in the relief effort against the Chargers and with Gradkowski injured, Campbell was re-installed as the starter for the Week 6 match-up against the cross-Bay rival San Francisco 49ers. The Raiders were unable to find any spark on offense as Campbell once again struggled, completing just 8 of 21 passes for 83 yards and throwing two interceptions. The Raiders would go down 17–9 to then winless 49ers.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at San Francisco 49ers - October 17th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170sfo.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Although coming off of his worst performance as a Raider, Campbell was assured the start against the division rival Denver Broncos in Week 7 due to Gradkowski's continuing struggles with the shoulder injury he sustained against the Chargers. Campbell and the Raiders started hot against the Broncos, jumping out to a 24–0 lead by the end of the first quarter and never let up in a 59–14 rout. The 59 points scored was a new franchise record. Campbell would complete 12 of 20 passes for 204 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a QB rating of 127.9. Campbell would throw a 43-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Miller on the game's opening drive and a 19-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren McFadden.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos - October 24th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010240den.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Ironically, while Campbell was benched by coach's decision, the Raiders lost all three of the games that Campbell did not play in, as the Raiders finished the season at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2010 Oakland Raiders Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/2010.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/index.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} They were able to sweep all six division games, and Campbell ended the season with his second-highest quarterback rating of any season (84.5).
In 2011, Campbell started the first 6 games, leading Oakland to a 4–2 record before suffering a collarbone injury.{{Cite web |title=Jason Campbell 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CampJa00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/16/jason-campbell-injury-broken-collarbone_n_1014700.html |title=Jason Campbell Injury: Raiders QB Breaks Collarbone Against Browns (VIDEO) |work=The Huffington Post |date=October 16, 2011 |access-date=October 12, 2012}} To replace him, the Raiders traded draft picks to the Cincinnati Bengals for veteran quarterback Carson Palmer.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2011 |title=Oakland Raiders acquire Carson Palmer from Cincinnati Bengals |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7118158/oakland-raiders-acquire-carson-palmer-cincinnati-bengals |access-date=October 12, 2012 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}
=Chicago Bears=
Campbell signed with the Chicago Bears on March 13, 2012, to a one-year contract as a backup to Jay Cutler.{{cite news|last=Brooks |first=Matt |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/jason-campbell-signs-with-chicago-bears-to-back-up-jay-cutler/2012/03/14/gIQALQmMCS_blog.html |title=Jason Campbell signs with Chicago Bears to back up Jay Cutler - The Early Lead |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=October 12, 2012}} In Week 10 against the Houston Texans, Campbell replaced Cutler, who had gone down with a concussion.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-suffers-concussion-in-chicago-bears-loss-0ap1000000093603 |title=Jay Cutler gets concussion in Chicago Bears' loss |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=November 11, 2012 |website=National Football League |access-date=November 11, 2012}} In the game, Campbell completed 11 of 19 passes for 94 yards and a 70.9 passer rating.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=November 11, 2012 |title=Cutler exits with concussion symptoms at halftime |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-exits-with-concussion-symptoms-at-halftime/8fc8b449-83ed-45cd-85eb-859ce2467d6f |access-date=November 12, 2012 |website=Chicago Bears |archive-date=November 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115073323/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-exits-with-concussion-symptoms-at-halftime/8fc8b449-83ed-45cd-85eb-859ce2467d6f |url-status=dead }} On November 16, Cutler was ruled out of the Bears-San Francisco 49ers game, meaning Campbell would start the game.{{cite web|last=Seligman|first=Andrew|url=https://news.yahoo.com/bears-cutler-miss-49ers-game-concussion-175944644--nfl.html|title=Bears' Cutler to miss 49ers game with concussion|publisher=Yahoo! News|date=November 16, 2012|access-date=November 16, 2012}} The Bears went on to lose 32–7;{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers - November 19th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211190sfo.htm |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} although Campbell had a 13-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall in the third quarter, he also threw two interceptions and was sacked five times.{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2012 |title=Colin Kaepernick throws 2 TDs in first start as 49ers drub Bears |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=321119025 |access-date=December 18, 2012 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}
=Cleveland Browns=
File:Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (11056464713).jpg
On March 26, 2013, Campbell signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |last=Withers |first=Tom |date=March 26, 2013 |title=Browns sign QB Jason Campbell to 2-year deal |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-sign-qb-jason-campbell-020749873--nfl.html |access-date=March 26, 2013 |website=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=March 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330083335/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-sign-qb-jason-campbell-020749873--nfl.html |url-status=dead }}
On September 18, 2013, it was announced that previous third-string quarterback Brian Hoyer would start ahead of Campbell for the team's next game on September 22, 2013, against the Minnesota Vikings, as starting quarterback Brandon Weeden sat with a thumb injury.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2013 |title=Hoyer bests Campbell for Browns' QB job |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-xpm-2013-09-18-chi-brian-hoyer-cleveland-browns-20130918-story.html |access-date=November 6, 2023 |website=Chicago Tribune}}
On October 23, it was announced Campbell would receive his first start as a Brown Week 8 vs the Kansas City Chiefs.{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jason-campbell-tabbed-cleveland-browns-starting-qb-0ap2000000268354|title=Jason Campbell tabbed Cleveland Browns' starting QB|publisher=National Football League|date=October 23, 2013|access-date=October 23, 2013}} The outing resulted in a 23–17 loss for the Browns, although Campbell's performance was viewed favorably, passing for 293 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Manoloff |first=Dennis |date=October 28, 2013 |title=Jason Campbell Report Card |url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/10/browns_quarterbacks_2013_repor_2.html#incart_m-rpt-2 |access-date=October 28, 2013 |website=cleveland.com |publisher=Cleveland Plain Dealer}} In week 9 Campbell snapped the Browns 11 game losing streak to the Ravens, throwing for 262 yards and 3 scores on his way to AFC offensive player of the week honors {{Cite web |url=http://www.sportsmedia101.com/clevelandbrowns/2013/11/06/jason-campbell-names-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week/ |title=Jason Campbell Names AFC Offensive Player of the Week |website=SportsMedia101 |access-date=November 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419020652/http://www.sportsmedia101.com/clevelandbrowns/2013/11/06/jason-campbell-names-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week/ |archive-date=April 19, 2014 |url-status=dead }} Campbell ended the 2013 season 1–7 as a starter for the Browns.{{Cite web |title=Jason Campbell 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CampJa00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On March 12, 2014, Campbell was released by the Browns, along with fellow quarterback Weeden.
= Cincinnati Bengals=
File:Jason Campbell 2014 Bengals training camp.jpg
On March 19, 2014, Campbell signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with $400,000 guaranteed with the Cincinnati Bengals.{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jason-campbell-cincinnati-bengals-strike-1-year-deal-0ap2000000335570|title=Jason Campbell, Cincinnati Bengals strike 1-year deal|first=Dan|last=Hanzus|date=March 19, 2014|access-date=March 19, 2014}} He served as backup to starter to Andy Dalton, only appearing in four games as a late game replacement for Dalton.{{Cite web |title=Jason Campbell 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CampJa00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Retirement=
In April 2015, Campbell strongly hinted at retirement, declining offers from several teams.{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/11/jason-campbell-leans-toward-retirement/|title=Jason Campbell leans toward retirement|first=Mike|last=Florio|date=April 11, 2015|access-date=February 1, 2016}}{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jason-campbell-likely-to-retire-after-10-seasons-0ap3000000497028|title=Jason Campbell likely to retire after 10 seasons|first=Dan|last=Hanzus|date=June 15, 2015|access-date=February 1, 2016}} He was approached by the Indianapolis Colts in November 2015, but declined to come out of retirement to be a backup to Matt Hasselbeck, who was starting in place of an injured Andrew Luck.{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/12/jason-campbell-turns-down-colts-offer-in-favor-of-chilling/|title=Jason Campbell turns down Colts offer in favor of "chilling"|first=Darin|last=Gantt|date=November 12, 2015|access-date=February 1, 2016}}
NFL career statistics
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! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="3"| Games ! colspan="9"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Lng | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD |
| 2005 | WAS
| 0 || 0 || colspan="16"|{{abbr|DNP|Did not play}} | ||||||||||||||
| 2006 | WAS
| 7 || 7 || 2–5 || 110 || 207 || 53.1 || 1,297 || 6.3 || 10 || 6 || 66 || 76.5 || 24 || 107 || 4.5 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2007 | WAS
| 13 || 13 || 6–7 || 250 ||417|| 60.0|| 2,700 || 6.5 || 12 || 11 || 54 || 77.6 || 36 || 185 || 5.1 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2008 | WAS
| 16 || 16 || 8–8 || 315 || 506 || 62.3 || 3,245 || 6.4 || 13 || 6 || 67 || 84.3 || 47 || 258 || 5.5 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2009 | WAS
| 16 || 16 || 4–12 || 327 || 507 || 64.5 || 3,618 || 7.1 || 20 || 15 || 84 || 86.4 || 46 || 236 || 5.1 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2010 | OAK
| 13 || 12 || 7–5 || 194 || 329 || 59.0 || 2,387 || 7.3 || 13 || 8 || 73 || 84.5 || 47 || 222 || 4.7 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2011 | OAK
| 6 || 6 || 4–2 || 100 || 165 || 60.6 || 1,170 || 7.1 || 6 || 4 || 58 || 84.2 || 18 || 60 || 3.3 || 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | CHI
| 6 || 1 || 0–1 || 32 || 51 || 62.7 || 265 || 5.2 || 2 || 2 || 45 || 72.8 || 7 || 28 || 4.0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2013 | CLE
| 9 || 8 || 1–7 || 180 || 317 || 56.8 || 2,015 || 6.4 || 11 || 8 || 80 || 76.9 || 14 || 107 || 7.6 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | CIN
| 4 || 0 || — || 11 || 19 || 57.9 || 74 || 3.9 || 0 || 0 || 38 || 66.6 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/8440/jason-campbell Career] || 90 || 79 || 32–47 || 1,519 || 2,518 || 60.3 || 16,771 || 6.7 || 87 || 60 || 84 || 81.7 || 240 || 1,204 || 5.0 || 6 |
Personal life
Campbell is the cousin of retired basketball player LaSondra Barrett. Campbell is a Christian.{{Cite web |url=http://crossmap.christianpost.com/news/nfl-jason-campbell-quarterback-for-cleveland-browns-testifies-god-faithfulness-in-his-life-5953 |title=NFL, Jason Campbell, Quarterback for Cleveland Browns Testifies God Faithfulness in His Life |website=Crossmap/Christian Post |access-date=November 10, 2013 |archive-date=November 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110102719/http://crossmap.christianpost.com/news/nfl-jason-campbell-quarterback-for-cleveland-browns-testifies-god-faithfulness-in-his-life-5953 |url-status=dead }}
Campbell made several appearances in TV commercials for Eastern Automotive Group, a local car dealership group in the DC and Baltimore areas, alongside teammates Clinton Portis, Antwaan Randle El and Chris Cooley.{{Cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Carmen Renee |last2=James |first2=Mike |date=August 6, 2008 |title=PLAY ACTION: THE REDSKINS GO COMMERCIAL |url=https://www.espn.com/espnmag/story?id=3520589 |access-date=February 2, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}
References
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