Phillip Daniels facts for kids
Daniels with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024
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| Position: | Defensive line coach | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 4, 1973 Donalsonville, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 302 lb (137 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Donalsonville (GA) Seminole County | ||||||||||
| College: | Georgia | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1996 / Round: 4 / Pick: 99 | ||||||||||
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Phillip Bernard Daniels was born on March 4, 1973. He is a defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Phillip also used to be an American football player. He played as a defensive end for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Georgia. Daniels also played for the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins.
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Growing Up and High School
Phillip Daniels went to Seminole County High School in Donalsonville, Georgia. He was a great athlete there. He played football, basketball, and baseball.
College Football Journey
Daniels played college football at the University of Georgia. He was very versatile, meaning he could play many positions. As a sophomore, he played defensive tackle. In his junior year, he was a linebacker. Finally, as a senior, he played defensive end and was even the team captain!
Professional Football Career
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks drafted Daniels in 1996. He was picked in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft. He played for the Seahawks from 1996 to 1999.
Chicago Bears
Daniels joined the Chicago Bears before the 2000 season. He played for them until 2003.
Washington Redskins
Daniels signed with the Washington Redskins in 2004. On December 18, 2005, he had an amazing game. He made four sacks and recovered a fumble. This helped his team win 35–7 against the Dallas Cowboys. He was even named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week!
The Redskins released Daniels on July 28, 2011. The head coach, Mike Shanahan, thought Daniels would be a great coach. He believed Daniels had the right mindset. The next year, Daniels was hired by the Redskins. He became their Director of Player Development.
After Playing Football
On February 17, 2012, Daniels became the Director of Player Development for the Washington Redskins. This job helps players grow and succeed.
Daniels also coached the defensive line in the 1st Annual NFLPA All-Star game. On January 20, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles hired him. He became their Assistant Defensive Line Coach. Daniels won his first Super Bowl ring when the Eagles beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
On February 8, 2019, Daniels was promoted. He became the Eagles' main defensive line coach. He replaced Chris Wilson. On January 17, 2020, it was announced that Daniels would not return to the Eagles. This was a surprise because his unit was one of the best. They finished 3rd against the run and 11th in sacks. This was impressive, especially with many injuries at the defensive tackle position.
On January 15, 2024, Daniels was named the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Personal Life
Phillip Daniels is married to Leslie. They have four children together. Their sons are DaVaris and DaKendrick. Their daughters are Damara and DaKiya.
His son, DaVaris Daniels, played college football at the University of Notre Dame. He was a wide receiver. Now, DaVaris plays professionally for the Toronto Argonauts. Phillip Daniels is also the uncle of T. J. Jones. T. J. Jones was also a wide receiver at the University of Notre Dame. The Detroit Lions drafted him in 2014. Phillip Daniels is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. He joined it while he was at the University of Georgia.
Images for kids
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Daniels playing for the Redskins in the 2009 preseason.
