Dan Campbell played as a tight end in the NFL for 11 seasons. He played for the following teams during his playing career:
- New York Giants (1999–2002)
- Dallas Cowboys (2003–2005)
- Detroit Lions (2006–2008)
- New Orleans Saints (2009)
He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1999 NFL draft and was part of the Giants team that reached Super Bowl XXXV. He retired from playing after the 2009 season with the Saints and then transitioned into coaching.
