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 (born March 4, 1973) is a well-known figure in American football. He is currently the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Before becoming a coach, Daniels was a professional American football player. He played as a defensive end for 15 seasons. He was part of the National Football League (NFL). The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft. He also played for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins.
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Early Life and High School Football
Phillip Daniels grew up in Donalsonville, Georgia. He went to Seminole County High School. While there, he was a talented athlete. He played football, basketball, and baseball. He earned "letters" in all three sports. This means he was recognized for his skill and participation.
College Football Career
Daniels attended the University of Georgia for college. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He showed his versatility by playing different positions. As a sophomore, he played defensive tackle. In his junior year, he moved to linebacker. Finally, as a senior, he played defensive end. He was also chosen as a team captain in his senior year.
Playing in the NFL
Phillip Daniels had a long and successful career in the NFL. He played for three different teams. He was known for being a strong defensive player.
Seattle Seahawks Years
Daniels began his NFL journey with the Seattle Seahawks. They drafted him in 1996. He played for the Seahawks from 1996 to 1999.
Chicago Bears Years
After his time with the Seahawks, Daniels joined the Chicago Bears. He signed with them before the 2000 season. He played for the Bears until 2003.
Washington Redskins Years
In 2004, Daniels signed with the Washington Redskins. He joined them as a free agent. One of his best games was on December 18, 2005. He had four sacks in a game against the Dallas Cowboys. He also recovered a fumble. For this great performance, he was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Daniels left the Redskins as a player in 2011. His coach, Mike Shanahan, believed he would be a great coach or front office leader. The next year, Daniels was hired by the Redskins. He became their Director of Player Development.
Life After Playing: Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Phillip Daniels moved into coaching. He has held several important coaching roles.
Coaching the Eagles
In 2016, Daniels joined the Philadelphia Eagles. He started as an Assistant Defensive Line Coach. He helped the team win a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl LII. The Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in that championship game.
In 2019, Daniels was promoted. He became the Eagles' main defensive line coach. He left the Eagles coaching staff in 2020.
Current Coaching Role
On January 15, 2024, Daniels was named the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This is his current coaching position in the CFL.
Personal Life
Phillip Daniels is married to Leslie. They have four children together. Their two sons are named DaVaris and DaKendrick. Their two daughters are named Damara and DaKiya.
His son, DaVaris Daniels, also plays professional football. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame. He is a wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts. Phillip Daniels is also the uncle of T. J. Jones. T. J. Jones also played wide receiver at the University of Notre Dame.
