Danny Amendola Biography
Danny Amendola born Daniel James Amendola is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions.
Danny Amendola Age
James Amendola is 35 years old as of 2020. He was born on November 2nd, 1985 in The Woodlands, Texas, United States. Daniel celebrates his birthday on November 2nd every year. Additionally, his birth sign is Scorpio.
Danny Amendola Height and Weight
Danny measures a standing height of 5 feet 11 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.80 meters tall. He also weighs 84 kilograms which is equivalent to 185 lbs. However, his other body measurements are currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.
Danny Amendola Education
High School
Amendola attended The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas, playing football under coach Weldon Willig. He completed his high school career by leading his team to its first-ever Texas state championship game. Although they lost the championship to North Shore High School, Amendola finished his senior season with 1,045 receiving yards, 129 rushing yards, and eight touchdowns.
College
Amendola finished his college career at Texas Tech with 204 receptions for 2,246 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also returned 116 punts for 1,283 yards and one touchdown, giving him an average of 11.06 yards per return, which ranks Amendola third all-time in school history in punt returns and yardage, behind only Wes Welker and Tyrone Thurman. Amendola’s best year was his senior year, in which he was overshadowed by teammate Michael Crabtree, but still recorded 109 catches for 1,245 yards and six touchdowns.
As a freshman in 2004, Amendola saw limited duty on offense but was Tech’s leading punt returner. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team as a punt return specialist. He also caught 13 passes during the season, including one touchdown pass during the 2004 game against the Baylor Bears.
During the 2005 season, Amendola made two memorable plays that led to Red Raider victories. The first was late in the 2005 game against the Oklahoma Sooners. Tech was trailing and on fourth down, a Cody Hodges pass attempt was tipped, and Amendola made a leaping catch in traffic. He was tackled immediately and appeared to have been stopped just short of a first down. However, the spot was reviewed by the replay officials and the final spot of the ball resulted in a first down. The drive was kept alive and resulted in yet another disputed call—Taurean Henderson’s stretch over the goal line on the final play of regulation, which gave the Red Raiders the victory over the Sooners.
Another game-changing play came when Amendola recovered the fumble from an intercepted pass during the final drive of the 2005 game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Tech needed a touchdown to win. Tech quarterback Cody Hodges’s pass was tipped and intercepted. Instead of taking a knee to seal the victory, the Nebraska defender decided to run with the ball and had it stripped. Amendola dove for the loose ball and recovered it. Tech retained possession, resulting in a game-winning touchdown pass from Hodges to Joel Filani on fourth down with under 30 seconds remaining.
As a junior in 2006, Amendola had 48 receptions for 487 yards and five touchdowns. As a senior in 2007, Amendola had 109 receptions for 1,245 yards and six touchdowns. Amendola majored in Communication Studies while at Texas Tech, but left early to train for the NFL Combine.
Danny Amendola Family, Parents, and Siblings
Amendola is the loving son of Willie Amendola, his father, and Rose Amendola, his mother. He is also the brother of Matt Amendola who is his elder brother.
Danny Amendola Girlfriend, Dating and Children
From February 2016 to April 2019, Amendola was in an on-again-off-again relationship with fashion influencer Olivia Culpo.
Danny Amendola Salary
Details pertaining to his annual salary are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Danny Amendola Net Worth
Daniella has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football wide receiver. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Danny Amendola Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Danny.
Danny Amendola Wiki
- Full Names: Daniel James Amendola
- Popular As: Danny Amendola
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Football Wide Receiver
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Danny Amendola Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 35 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: November 2, 1985
- Place of Birth: The Woodlands, Texas
- Birthday: November 2
Danny Amendola Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches
- Weight: 84 kg
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Back
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
Danny Amendola Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Willie Amendola
- Mother: Rose Amendola
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Matt Amendola
- Marital Status: In Relationship
- Dating /Girlfriend: Olivia Culpo
- Children: Not Known
Danny Amendola Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Football Wide Receiver
Danny Amendola Career
Amendola drew numerous comparisons to former Texas Tech receiver Wes Welker, whose NFL career included stints with the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots, and the Denver Broncos, as the two have similar builds (Welker is 5’9″, 185 lb, while Amendola is 5’11”, 183 lb), and played the same positions at Texas Tech (slot receiver and punt returner).
Dallas Cowboys (2008)
Amendola signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on April 27, 2008. His attempt to make it to the NFL was featured on the HBO special Hard Knocks. Amendola was cut by the Cowboys on August 30 and re-signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers. He spent the entire 2008 regular season on the team’s practice squad, and never saw regular-season action.
Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2009)
After his contract expired with the Cowboys, Amendola was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on January 6, 2009. Following the season, Amendola was re-signed to a future contract on January 19, 2009. He was waived during final cuts on September 5, 2009. He was re-signed to their practice squad on September 6, 2009, but never played a down in the regular season.
St. Louis Rams (2009–2012)
Amendola was signed off the Eagles practice squad by the St. Louis Rams on September 22, 2009. In his first NFL regular-season action in 2009, he caught 43 passes for 326 yards and one touchdown as a slot receiver. He also returned 66 kickoffs for 1,618 yards and 31 punts for 360 yards.
He started in six games in 2010, an increase from his two starts in 2009. In 2010, Amendola led the NFL in all-purpose yards with 2,364, including 689 yards on 85 receptions, 81 yards on 7 rushing attempts, 1,142 yards on 50 kickoff returns, and 452 yards on 40 punt returns.
In 2011, Amendola sustained an upper-arm injury in the first game of the season that resulted in him missing the remaining 15 games of the season after he underwent season-ending triceps surgery to repair the damage.
On September 16, 2012, Amendola had 12 catches in the first half in a Week 2 game against the Washington Redskins that tied the record for most catches in a half set by Reggie Wayne in 2007. He finished the game with career-highs with 15 receptions for 160 yards to go along with a receiving touchdown.
On October 4, 2012, Amendola suffered a dislocated clavicle in the second quarter of the game versus the Arizona Cardinals. In a rare case, instead of popping out, the clavicle popped in and came millimeters from puncturing his trachea and aorta, which could have killed him.
Rams’ medical staff called around the league for information, but no teams reported ever having a player suffer a similar injury. Amendola was anesthetized before popping the clavicle back into place. Due to the unusual nature of the injury, the Rams were not certain when Amendola would return, but he was able to recover after just three weeks and recorded 11 catches for 102 yards in a hard-fought tie with the San Francisco 49ers. He finished the season with 804 total yards, including 666 yards on 63 receptions and 122 yards on 17 punt returns.
Amendola joined Mark Chapman and Mike Carlson for the BBC’s coverage of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012.
New England Patriots (2013–2017)
On March 13, 2013, just hours after New England Patriots slot receiver Wes Welker signed with the Denver Broncos, the Patriots announced the signing of Amendola. Amendola received a five-year contract for $28.5 million, with $10 million of that money guaranteed. According to Patriots Insider Tom E. Curran of CSN New England, Amendola actually signed with the Patriots before Welker signed with the Broncos.
Miami Dolphins (2018)
On March 15, 2018, Amendola signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. In Week 8 of the 2018 season, against the Houston Texans, he threw a touchdown pass to Kenyan Drake in the 42–23 loss. On the 2018 season, Amendola recorded 59 receptions for 575 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.
On March 8, 2019, Amendola was released by the Dolphins.
Detroit Lions (2019–2020)
2019 season
On March 11, 2019, Amendola signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Detroit Lions. The contract also includes up to $1.25 million in incentives. Amendola had previously played under Lions head coach Matt Patricia when the coach was the Patriots’ defensive coordinator.
Amendola made his debut with the Lions in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. In the game, Amendola caught seven passes for 104 yards and a touchdown in a 27–27 tie. In Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings, Amendola caught eight passes for 105 yards in the 42-30 loss.
In Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Amendola caught eight passes for 102 yards in the 38–17 loss. In week 17 Amendola caught two passes for 16 yards and threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to rookie quarterback David Blough during the 23–20 loss to the Green Bay Packers. During the 2019 season, Amendola posted 62 receptions for 678 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
2020 season
On February 22, 2020, Amendola re-signed with the Lions on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions About Danny Amendola
Who is Danny?
Daniel James Amendola is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions.
How old is Danny?
He was born on November 2nd, 1985 in The Woodlands, Texas, United States.
How tall is Danny?
Danny measures a standing height of 5 feet 11 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.80 meters tall.
Is Danny married?
From February 2016 to April 2019, Amendola was in an on-again-off-again relationship with fashion influencer Olivia Culpo.
How much is Danny worth?
Daniella has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football wide receiver. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Danny make?
Details pertaining to his annual salary are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Where does Danny live?
Because of security reasons, Danny has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Danny dead or alive?
Danny is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Danny Now?
To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.
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