Dan Campbell previously served as the assistant head coach and tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints from 2016 to 2020 and served as an assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins from 2010 to 2015, most recently as the interim head coach and tight ends coach.
15 Facts About Dan Campbell
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Dan Campbell was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft, and subsequently played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints.
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Dan Campbell was born in Clifton, Texas and attended Glen Rose High School, where he was a tailback and tight end.
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Dan Campbell recorded 7 receptions for 68 yards, one touchdown and 3 special teams tackles.
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Dan Campbell was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
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Dan Campbell was one of the first free agents to sign with the Dallas Cowboys after Bill Parcells was named the head coach in 2003.
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Dan Campbell quickly became a team leader and although Jason Witten emerged as the main tight end, Campbell still served as a mentor and remained a key blocker on the offensive line.
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On March 14,2006, Dan Campbell was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions.
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On February 26,2009, Dan Campbell signed as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints, reuniting with head coach Sean Payton, who was his offensive coordinator with the Cowboys and the Giants.
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Dan Campbell spent the entire season on injured reserve and was not granted a Super Bowl ring by the team when they won Super Bowl XLIV.
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In 2010, Dan Campbell began his coaching career when he was hired by the Miami Dolphins as a coaching intern.
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In 2011, Dan Campbell was promoted to the tight ends coach.
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Dan Campbell led the team to five wins and seven losses.
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In January 2016, Dan Campbell was hired by the New Orleans Saints as their assistant head coach and tight ends coach under head coach Sean Payton.
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Dan Campbell was appointed head coach of the Detroit Lions on January 20,2021.