Phillip Daniels was announced as the Roughriders defensive line coach on January 15, 2024.

In his first year with the Riders, Phillip Daniels was responsible for a unit that contributed 146 total tackles (14 for a loss), 28 quarterback sacks, seven fumble recoveries and 11 forced fumbles and coached defensive tackle Micah Johnson to divisional All-CFL honours.

He joined the Roughriders after an impressive professional football career, and four years of NFL coaching experience with the Philadelphia Eagles and one year working in player personnel with the Washington Commanders.

Daniels joined the Eagles’ coaching staff in 2016 as the assistant defensive line and quality control coach and was promoted to defensive line coach in 2019. That season under Daniels, the Eagles’ defensive line helped the team rank third in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (1,442) and rushing yards allowed per game (90.1). As well, Fletcher Cox was named to the Pro Bowl. Daniels won a Super Bowl with the Eagles to cap the 2017 season.

The Georgia native has a wealth of hands-on experience, having suited up for 201 games with the Commanders, Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears. He registered 516 tackles, 72 tackles for a loss, 62 sacks, 47 pass knockdowns, 14 forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries and one interception. Most recently, he coached with the USFL’s Houston Gamblers. He is the father of Toronto Argonauts receiver DaVaris Daniels.