Summary
Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, is recognized as the top NFL coaching hire since 2021. Under his leadership, the Lions have transformed from a struggling team into a strong competitor in the NFL, with significant progress made since his hiring in 2021.
Key Facts
- Dan Campbell became the head coach of the Detroit Lions in January 2021.
- Before Campbell, the Lions had a poor record of 14–33–1.
- Under Campbell, the Lions improved their record over several seasons, including a 15–2 record in 2024.
- The Lions won the NFC North in 2023, their first time since 1993.
- In 2025, despite setbacks, the team maintained a solid 9–8 performance.
- The Lions traded Matthew Stafford for draft picks and Jared Goff as part of their rebuilding strategy.
- Head coaches Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel will lead teams in the upcoming Super Bowl LX.
