NFC Division Title Awarded to Former Saints Players.

In 2024, an NFC Playoff game will be hosted by former New Orleans Saints coaches and players. Head coach Dan Campbell, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and linebacker Alex Anzalone all won the NFC North title with the team’s victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunda.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glen shouts instructions as coach Dan Campbell, background, looks on during action against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glen shouts instructions as coach Dan Campbell, background, looks on during action against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

In Dan Campbell’s third season as head football coach, the Lions have an 11-4 record. As the New Orleans Saints entered Week 16, Aaron Glenn’s defense was ranked 14th in the NFL, one spot ahead of them.

Dan Campbell was a tight end for the Saints from 2009 to the Super Bowl, and from 2016 to 2020, he served as both the assistant head coach and the tight ends coach.

Saints defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn (2016–2020) Saints Safety, by C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2019–2021) Linebacker Alex Anzalone (2017–2020) Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (2018–2019)

Dan Campbell’s vow to bring back the Lions’ winning culture was fulfilled when Detroit won its first division championship in 28 years.