American football head coach Daniel Allen Campbell is the head coach of the Detroit Lions as of September 2024. He began his coaching career as a Coaching intern with the Miami Dolphins in 2010. With 11 years as a player and 15 years as a coach, Campbell has 26 years of NFL experience as of 2024. In his first season leading the Lions, Campbell contributed to the establishment of a new culture. Since the start of his coaching career in 2010, Campbell has performed various roles like Tight end coach and assistant roles.

Growing up in Texas, Campbell attended Glen Rose High School. He was a versatile player who could play as a tight end and tailback as well. Campbell committed to stay in his home state playing for Texas A&M University. He was known for his versatility and saw actions in all the years he went through college. Campbell was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round (79th pick) of the 1999 NFL Draft.

Dan Campbell Contract

Dan Campbell signed a contract extension with the Detroit Lions on March 14, 2024, according to Spotrac. He is now committed to staying with the Lions through the 2027 season.

Dan Campbell Salary

Dan Campbell has an average annual salary of approximately $4 million according to Sporting News.

Dan Campbell Coaching History

Miami Dolphins (2010-2015)

Dan Campbell began his coaching career as an Intern at Miami Dolphins under head coach Joe Philbin in 2010. Within a year of his service, Campbell was promoted as a tight end coach in 2011. After being responsible for the TEs, Campbell stepped up to fill in as an interim coach in 2015. However, after a record of 5-7, Adam Gase was chosen over him following the season. Campbell bid farewell to the Dolphins in 2015 after five years of service.

New Orleans Saints (2016-2020)

New Orleans Saints signed Dan Campbell as their Assistant head coach and tight end coach in January 2016. Campbell was on duty for the Saints for around four years before parting ways in 2020.

Miami Dolphins (2021-Present)

Dan Campbell was appointed as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins on January 20, 2021. This was his first role as a head coach after being in the field for nearly a decade. Campbell struggled to find his first win as a head coach for his first 11 games. He finally started finding his feet following a seasonal comeback of 9-8 after going down 1-6 at the start of 2022 season. In his three seasons with the Dolphins as an head coach, Campbell has 27-27 record as of September 2024. He finished fourth in NFC North in his debut year and second in 2022. Campbell had a Win % of 0.706 as he led the Dolphins finishing 1st in NFC North in 2023.

Dan Campbell Playing Career

New York Giants (1999-2002)

The New York Giants drafted Dan Campbell in 1999. Following his addition, the Giants played Super Bowl XXXV as he appeared in four games in 2000. After a season or two, Campbell established himself as the regular tight end. After making 60 appearances over four seasons with the Giants, Campbell departed with the New York team in 2002. He had 43 receptions for 369 yards during the time.

Dallas Cowboys (2003-2005)

Dan Campbell signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent in 2003. He started 15 games averaging 9.8 yards per carry for the Cowboys in his debut year. Due to ruptured ligaments in his foot, he was limited to just three games in 2004 and was placed on the injured reserve list. Campbell appeared in 35 games starting 30 in his three year stint with the Cowboys.

Detroit Lions (2006-2008)

Dan Campbell signed his second deal as a free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2006. He recorded 21 receptions for a career-high 308 yards in his debut year (2006) with the Detroit Lions. However, he struggled with injury problems making only three appearances over two seasons (2007,’08). Lions had to part ways with the tight end following the 2008 season.

New Orleans Saints (2009)

Dan Campbell signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent in 2009. However, early in August, Campbell went through an MCL injury getting reserved on the injury list. The Saints went on to win the Super Bowl XLIV that season although Campbell failed to make an appearance the whole season. Following the injury and the season, Campbell opted to retire from Professional football in 2009.

Dan Campbell Achievements and Awards

Cambell was part of the New Orleans Saints’ roster when they won the Super Bowl in the 2009-10 season.

Dan Campbell Family

Dan Campbell Father

Larry Campbell is the father of Dan Campbell. He is based around Central Texas and worked in a pasture and shredding weeds according to the Detroit Free Press.

Dan Campbell Mother

Letty Campbell is the mother of Dan Campbell.

Dan Campbell Wife

Holly Campbell is Dan Campbell’s wife. The couple got married the same year Campbell got drafted in 1999 according to the People. Holly describes Campbell as someone who lit the room up as she said "You can laugh hysterically or get to the point where you say, ‘Stop, just stop talking,' ” talking to The Athletic.

Dan Campbell Kids

Dan and Holly Campbell have two kids, Cody and daughter Piper. Cody also played football for Trinity University graduating in 2022 as per his LinkedIn. Cody attends the University of Michigan doing his master’s in business analytics. Their daughter Piper attends high school according to her Instagram.