Dan Campbell Dedicates Lions Game Ball to Dan Miller

The Detroit Lions defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 on Oct. 11, 2026, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and head coach Dan Campbell dedicated the team's game ball to longtime Lions radio announcer Dan Miller after the victory.

According to Kory Woods, Campbell became emotional while discussing Miller after the game. Miller's wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Miller, died Saturday at age 63, prompting the Lions organization to honor the broadcaster.

Campbell said Miller has earned deep respect through his years covering the Lions and has been associated with many memorable moments in franchise history.

"That was hard to hear what they went through…Dan is salt of the earth," said Dan Campbell, Lions head coach.

The Lions radio broadcast against Arizona was handled by Detroit Tigers television announcer Jason Benetti alongside Lomas Brown because Miller was absent following his wife's death.

As reported by Sports Illustrated, Dan and Cindy Miller were married for 33 years and had four children and two grandchildren. Cindy Miller was also a Lions fan who regularly attended games at Ford Field.

The victory improved Detroit's season, while Campbell used the postgame moment to recognize Miller's long connection with the organization and its fans.