Cardinals’ Campbell: Daryl Washington is a ‘guy we need on the field’

Daryl Washington’s legal troubles are certainly cause for concern for the Arizona Cardinals, especially with a defense that could be without one of their key contributors next season.

Washington is under investigation for two counts of
aggravated assault stemming from an incident with his ex-girlfriend. He was also suspended by the league for four games due to violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Cardinals’ defensive end Calais Campbell told Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf Show Monday that while he isn’t privy to the details surrounding Washington’s situation, he is hopeful to have his teammate back on the field.

“One thing I know for sure is I love playing with [Washington],” Campbell said. “He’s an awesome guy. He’s going through a tough situation right now and I don’t really know all the facts and the situation and all that went down but just as a teammate he’s a great guy.”

Campbell said he is hopeful the Cardinals won’t be without Washington for too long.

“I know him well and he’s a guy that I just love playing with so I hope everything works out for the best and we don’t lose him for too long because he’s a guy we need on the field,” Campbell stated.

Washington had 134 tackles and nine sacks for Arizona last season and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate. He has compiled 319 tackles, 15 sacks and four interceptions over his three-year career with the Cardinals.

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