Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has been forced to move out of his home due to security concerns following the team's loss in the NFC Championship game to the San Francisco 49ers.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has made a major move in the wake of the team's heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship game to the San Francisco 49ers. Campbell and his family have been forced to sell their home and relocate to a more private location due to security concerns.
The incidents began to ramp up following the Lions' loss in the NFC Championship to the San Francisco 49ers. Someone posted Campbell's Michigan address on Snapchat and called the coach a "dumb f---."
NFC Title Game Loss Leads to Security Concerns for Lions' Coach
The post was shared by a classmate of Campbell's daughter, The Detroit News reported Monday, citing police reports.
The Lions and NFL security officials reportedly got involved in the incident and prompted concerns from Campbell’s wife, Holly, about the family’s long-term future in their home, the newspaper reported.
NFC Title Game Loss Leads to Security Concerns for Lions' Coach
More people started to show up a month after the NFC title game loss, and in one instance, "scared daughter who left for the night." The Detroit News reported that Elton Moore, the director of the team’s security, called police and said someone had doxed Campbell’s home address.
The daughter’s classmate was investigated over the social media post, according to the report. The classmate reportedly told officials that he and his friends were "distraught" over the loss and decided to drive to Campbell’s house and yell things toward the home.
NFC Title Game Loss Leads to Security Concerns for Lions' Coach
Holly Campbell said she was concerned about the family’s long-term future and what could happen during the 2024 season.
Dan Campbell explained to Crain’s Detroit Business last week that he and his wife decided to sell their Bloomfield Township home for about $4.5 million.
"There’s plenty of space. It's on two acres. The home is beautiful," he said "It's just that people figured out where we lived when we lost."
The incident has been a stark reminder of the intense scrutiny and pressure that comes with coaching in the NFL. Campbell has been praised for his leadership and passion, but the Lions' disappointing end to the season has taken a toll on the family.
The Lions are hoping to bounce back from their disappointing loss in the NFC Championship game and make a run at the Super Bowl next season. But the team will have to navigate a challenging schedule, including a rematch with the 49ers.
Campbell will also have to deal with the added pressure of knowing that his family's safety is at risk. The incident has been a wake-up call for the Lions and the NFL about the need to provide better security for coaches and their families.
