Dan Campbell says he will keep Lions' challenge flag
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated he will not delegate the responsibility of using the challenge flag to anyone else. Speaking on August 17, Campbell emphasized that he alone will determine when to challenge a call during the NFL season. He also noted that the decision-making ultimately falls on him, as he will be the one answering questions about the challenges. This aligns with the preferences of most head coaches, including New England Patriots' Mike Vrabel, who also plans to retain control over the challenge flag decision.
- •Dan Campbell will personally determine challenge calls for the Lions.
- •He believes accountability rests with him alone.
- •Mike Vrabel will also keep the challenge flag with him.
- •Most head coaches are expected to make similar choices.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell: I'm not giving my challenge flag up to anybody
""The buck stops with me anyway. I'm answering the questions, so why would I give it to somebody else, for me to answer for somebody else?" Campbell said.
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