History of Danny Amendola in Timeline
Danny Amendola is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Texas Tech and entered the NFL in 2008 as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. Amendola had a productive NFL career playing for several teams, including notable stints with the St. Louis Rams and the New England Patriots. Known for his toughness and reliable hands, he contributed significantly to the Patriots' Super Bowl victories. He retired from professional football after a successful career.
November 2, 1985: Danny Amendola Born
On November 2, 1985, Daniel James Amendola was born. He would become an American professional football wide receiver.
2004: All-Big 12 First-Team Selection
In 2004, as a freshman, Danny Amendola was named to the All-Big 12 first-team as a punt return specialist. He also caught 13 passes during the season.
2005: Fumble Recovery Against Nebraska
During the 2005 game against Nebraska, Danny Amendola recovered a fumble from an intercepted pass during the final drive, which allowed Tech to retain possession and score the game-winning touchdown.
2005: Key Play Against Oklahoma
During the 2005 season, Danny Amendola made a critical fourth-down catch against the Oklahoma Sooners, which kept the drive alive and ultimately led to a Red Raider victory.
2006: Junior Season Performance
In 2006, as a junior, Danny Amendola recorded 48 receptions for 487 yards and five touchdowns.
2007: Reggie Wayne set record for most catches in a half
In 2007, Reggie Wayne set the record for most catches in a half. On September 16, 2012, Danny Amendola tied the record for most catches in a half with 12 receptions in the first half against the Washington Redskins.
2007: Senior Season Performance
In 2007, during his senior year, Danny Amendola had 109 receptions for 1,245 yards and six touchdowns.
April 27, 2008: Signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an Undrafted Free Agent
On April 27, 2008, Danny Amendola signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, later being cut and re-signed to the practice squad.
2008: Signed by the Dallas Cowboys
In 2008, Danny Amendola was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.
January 6, 2009: Signed to the Eagles' Practice Squad
On January 6, 2009, Danny Amendola was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad after his contract expired with the Cowboys.
January 19, 2009: Re-signed to Eagles Future Contract
On January 19, 2009, Danny Amendola was re-signed to a future contract by the Philadelphia Eagles.
September 5, 2009: Waived by the Eagles
On September 5, 2009, Danny Amendola was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles during final cuts.
September 6, 2009: Re-signed to Eagles Practice Squad
On September 6, 2009, Danny Amendola was re-signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.
September 22, 2009: Signed by St. Louis Rams
On September 22, 2009, Danny Amendola was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the St. Louis Rams.
2009: Practice Squad Member
In 2009, Danny Amendola spent part of the season on the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles before being signed by the St. Louis Rams.
2010: Led NFL in All-Purpose Yards
In 2010, Danny Amendola led the NFL in all-purpose yards with 2,364, showcasing his versatility as a receiver and return specialist.
December 2011: Willie Amendola Incident
In December 2011, after Willie Amendola's Dekaney Wildcats won the 5A Division II Texas state football championship, he was struck by an unmanned cart at Cowboys Stadium, leading to a lawsuit.
2011: Season-Ending Injury
In 2011, Danny Amendola sustained an upper-arm injury in the first game of the season, causing him to miss the remaining 15 games and undergo season-ending triceps surgery.
February 5, 2012: BBC Super Bowl XLVI Coverage
On February 5, 2012, Danny Amendola joined Mark Chapman and Mike Carlson for the BBC's coverage of Super Bowl XLVI.
September 16, 2012: Tied Record for Most Catches in a Half
On September 16, 2012, Danny Amendola tied the record for most catches in a half with 12 receptions in the first half against the Washington Redskins. He finished the game with career-highs with 15 receptions for 160 yards.
October 4, 2012: Dislocated Clavicle Injury
On October 4, 2012, Danny Amendola suffered a dislocated clavicle during a game against the Arizona Cardinals, an unusual injury that nearly punctured his trachea and aorta.
March 13, 2013: Signed with the New England Patriots
On March 13, 2013, Danny Amendola signed a five-year contract with the New England Patriots just hours after Wes Welker left to sign with the Denver Broncos.
November 3, 2013: Touchdown Pass from Tom Brady
On November 3, 2013, Danny Amendola became the 50th receiver to catch a touchdown pass from Tom Brady during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2013: Donation Pledge After Boston Marathon Bombing
In 2013, Danny Amendola pledged to donate to a recovery fund after the Boston Marathon bombing, contributing $100 for every pass he caught and $200 for every pass he dropped.
2013: 2013 Season Performance
In the 2013 season, Danny Amendola recorded 54 catches for 633 yards and two touchdowns, ranking second to Julian Edelman on the team.
2014: Super Bowl XLIX Victory
In 2014, Danny Amendola recorded five catches for 48 yards and a touchdown during Super Bowl XLIX, contributing to the Patriots' 28-24 victory against the Seattle Seahawks.
September 27, 2015: Caught Brady's 400th Touchdown Pass
On September 27, 2015, Danny Amendola caught Tom Brady's 400th career touchdown pass during a Week 3 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
November 15, 2015: Kickoff Return Interrupted by Teammate
On November 15, 2015, Danny Amendola had an 82-yard kickoff return that would have been a touchdown if he hadn't been tripped by his own teammate.
January 22, 2016: Fined by NFL
On January 22, 2016, Danny Amendola was fined $23,152 by the NFL for an illegal block during the AFC Divisional Round.
2016: Super Bowl LI Victory
In 2016, Danny Amendola had eight catches for 78 yards in Super Bowl LI, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion, contributing to the Patriots' historic comeback victory.
July 2017: Signed with Ford Models
In July 2017, Danny Amendola signed a contract to be represented by Ford Models, marking his entry into the modeling industry and becoming the first NFL player signed by the agency.
2017: "Danny Playoff" Nickname
During the 2017 postseason, Danny Amendola was nicknamed "Danny Playoff" by teammate Rob Gronkowski, due to his strong postseason performances.
2017: New York Fashion Week Appearance
In 2017, shortly after Super Bowl LI, Danny Amendola appeared at New York Fashion Week as a model for Philipp Plein. He was also featured in an NFL Network special with Julian Edelman, showcasing their promotional trip to Mexico City.
2017: 2017 Season
In the 2017 season, Danny Amendola finished with 61 receptions for 659 yards and two touchdowns.
January 21, 2018: AFC Championship Game MVP
On January 21, 2018, Danny Amendola was named MVP of the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and a key punt return.
March 15, 2018: Signed with the Miami Dolphins
On March 15, 2018, Danny Amendola signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.
March 8, 2019: Released by the Dolphins
On March 8, 2019, Danny Amendola was released by the Miami Dolphins.
March 11, 2019: Signed with the Detroit Lions
On March 11, 2019, Danny Amendola signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions for $4.5 million.
February 22, 2020: Re-signed with the Lions
On February 22, 2020, Danny Amendola re-signed with the Detroit Lions on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million.
September 7, 2021: Signed with the Houston Texans
On September 7, 2021, Danny Amendola signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans worth $2.5 million.
December 4, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve
On December 4, 2021, Danny Amendola was placed on injured reserve.
July 25, 2022: Retirement from Professional Football
On July 25, 2022, Danny Amendola announced his retirement from professional football, marking the end of his NFL career.
January 2023: Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
In January 2023, Danny Amendola participated in the first season of the FOX reality series Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.
March 1, 2023: Withdrawal from Special Forces
On March 1, 2023, Danny Amendola withdrew from the reality series Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, with only five hours remaining in the show.
April 4, 2023: Hired as Coaching Assistant
On April 4, 2023, Danny Amendola was hired as a coaching assistant and returners coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, starting his coaching career.
2023: Assistant Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders
In 2023, Danny Amendola began his coaching career as an assistant/returners coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.
February 13, 2024: Parted Ways with Raiders
On February 13, 2024, Danny Amendola and the Las Vegas Raiders parted ways, ending his tenure as a coaching assistant.
September 2024: Dancing with the Stars
In September 2024, Danny Amendola was announced as a competitor on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with pro dancer Witney Carson.
