Former Saints Coaches, Players Won NFC Division Title

Former New Orleans Saints coaches and players will host an NFC Playoff game in 2024.

Former New Orleans Saints coaches and players will host an NFC Playoff game in 2024. Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Vikings secured the NFC North title for head coach Dan Campbell, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and linebacker Alex Anzalone. 

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

The Lions are 11-4 in Dan Campbell's third year as head football coach. Aaron Glenn's defense ranks 14th in the NFL, one spot ahead of the New Orleans Saints as they were heading into Week 16.

• Dan Campbell: Saints Tight End (2009 - Super Bowl 44); Assistant Head Coach & Tight Ends Coach (2016-2020)
• Aaron Glenn: Saints Defensive Backs Coach (2016-2020)
• C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Saints Safety (2019-2021)
• Alex Anzalone: Linebacker (2017-2020)
• Teddy Bridgewater: Quarterback (2018-2019)

Detroit secured its first division title in 28 years, fulfilling Dan Campbell's promise to revive the Lions' winning culture.