1. Daniel Allen Campbell was born on April 13,1976 and is an American professional football coach and former tight end who is the head coach for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
22 Facts About Dan Campbell
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Dan Campbell previously played in the NFL for 11 seasons.
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Dan Campbell was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, and Detroit Lions.
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Dan Campbell is known for his aggressive style of play-calling.
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Dan Campbell was named the head coach of the Lions in 2021.
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In 2023, Dan Campbell led the Lions to their first division title since 1993, their first playoff win since 1991, and their second ever NFC Championship Game appearance.
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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 chose to spend his rehab at his home in Texas.
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Dan Campbell was absent from all Saints games, practices, and team activities for the 2009 season after being injured, and was therefore 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.
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Dan Campbell was criticized for calling a running play with 1:05 left down 10 points which failed, causing him to have to use a timeout which necessitated an onside kick attempt.
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Dan Campbell married his wife, Holly, in 1999, and they have two children.