What teams did Dan Campbell coach?

Dan Campbell is an American NFL coach who serves as the head coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL season. Campbell was born in Clifton, Texas on April 13, 1976, he is 48 years old, as of January 2025. Campbell not only is a coach but is also a former NFL player who played in the league for 11 years as a tight end. Although Campbell has never led any team to the big stage of the Super Bowl as of January 2025.

Before starting his coaching career, Campbell played in the NFL for several teams. His professional career as an NFL player began when he was selected by the New York Giants in the 1999 NFL Draft. In the 2000 season, he appeared in Super Bowl XXXV with the team against the Baltimore Ravens, but they lost 34–7. In his career as a player, he played for several NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and New Orleans Saints. He announced his retirement from football after playing with the Saints in 2009.

Dan Campbell's Coaching Career

Miami Dolphins

Dan Campbell started his coaching career in 2010 as a coaching intern with the Miami Dolphins. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as their tight ends coach and then became the interim head coach in 2015.

New Orleans Saints

In 2016, he joined the Saints as the assistant head coach and tight ends coach under Sean Payton.

Detroit Lions

In 2021, Campbell became the head coach of the Detroit Lions, finishing his first season with a 3–13–1 record. Despite a tough start, he led the Lions to their first NFC Championship Game in 32 years in 2023, where they lost to the San Francisco 49ers 34–31.

Campbell's head coaching record, as of January 13, 2025 (via Pro Football Reference):