What teams did Dan Campbell coach?

If we take a look back and analyze who are the top coaches in the NFL the name Dan Campbell certainly does come to mind. He is a professional American football coach who has guided many teams and currently serves as the head coach for the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell was born in Clifton, Texas on April 13, 1976, As of now he is 47 years old. Campbell not only is a coach but is also a former NFL player who played in this prestigious League for 11 years as a tight end. Although Campbell has never led any team to the big stage of the Super Bowl he still is widely considered as one of the great minds in the entire NFL due to his persona and his tremendous coaching techniques.

Before starting his coaching career Campbell performed as an NFL player in many teams. His professional career as an NFL player began when he was selected by the New York Giants in the draft of NFL 1999. He made his official debut as an NFL player in the 1999 season in a match against the Arizona Cardinals. He quickly became one of the top players in his playing position and over the years played with many teams like Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and New Orleans Saints. Throughout his NFL career as a player, Campbell showcased brilliant performances in each and every game he played. He announced his retirement as a football player in 2011.

Dan Campbell's Coaching Career

Dan Campbell’s coaching career began in 2010 when he was hired by the Miami Dolphins as a coaching intern. As the years progressed Campbell was named as the interim head coach for the Dolphins. His initial run as a coach with the Dolphins was full of ups and downs and they never offered him a permanent head coach position.

In 2016 Dan Campbell signed with the New Orleans Saints as their assistant head coach and tight end coach. His run with the Saints was pretty successful as he elevated the team on many levels and helped them win the NFC South division title in 2019.

Dan Campbell in 2021 joined the Detroit Lions as their head coach. He started off with a terrible team and thus found the first year very difficult. However, in 2022, he started rebuilding the team and it has paid rich dividends as he now has the Lions in the NFC Championship Round for the first time since 1991.

Thus far in his successful career as a coach, Campbell has never led any team to the Super Bowl but after signing with the Detroit Lions, he looks certain that because of his skilled team and his different coaching strategy a Super Bowl victory is on its way.