Dan Campbell calls for TV replay access for sideline coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell emphasized the need for NFL sideline coaches to have access to replay monitors during games. Following a preseason game, Campbell noted that he was unable to view a specific play involving an injury because sideline coaches lack instant replay capabilities. Instead, they rely on staff in the booth to communicate what is happening on the broadcast. Campbell believes providing monitors would help coaches make more informed decisions, particularly about challenging calls. It remains unclear if this idea is being considered by the NFL or if other coaches share Campbell's perspective.
- •Dan Campbell advocates for monitors for sideline coaches.
- •Current sideline conditions lack instant replay access.
- •Coaches rely on booth staff for replay information.
- •The NFL's stance on Campbell's proposal is unknown.
- •This discussion follows the Lions' first preseason game.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell urges NFL to give sideline coaches ‘a monitor’ to view TV replay angles
"Throughout the years, the NFL has continually evolved its replay review technology to be better for fans watching at home and the officials in its central replay center. But so far, the league has kept that technology off the sidelines. While fans at home are able to see whether a receiver got his second foot…
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