Lions Coach Dan Campbell Gives Game Ball to Longtime Team Announcer Whose Wife Died at 63
Lions QB Jared Goff described announcer Dan Miller as “a part of our family”
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell presented the team's game ball to longtime play-by-play announcer Dan Miller, honoring Miller's wife Cindy who passed away at the age of 63. Miller has been the voice of the Lions since 2005. Following the Lions' victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Campbell expressed the gravity of the situation, acknowledging Miller's anguish and referring to him as a "salt of the earth" man.
He concluded by expressing his heartfelt appreciation for Miller and the team's unwavering support. Lions quarterback Jared Goff also expressed his sentiments, emphasizing Miller's pivotal role in the team's culture and noting that he and Miller speak weekly. An emotional Goff also pledged his prayers for Miller and his family. The Detroit Tigers' play-by-play announcer, Jason Benetti, took over for Miller during the game, with Benetti describing Miller as a remarkable and sincere individual who has been a part of the Detroit Lions for more than two decades.
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