Anthony Lynn Bio

Who is Anthony Lynn?

Anthony Lynn is an American football coach and the former running back who was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in 2016. Currently, he is the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions football team.

Early Days, Birth Facts, Family

Anthony Lynn is 39 years old. He was born on August 9, 1979, in McKinney, Texas, the U.S. His full name is Anthony Ray Lynn.

He was born to his father, Donald Wilson,  and mother Betty Jackson. His stepmom is Wanda. Likewise, he also had a sister Tabitha who died in a car accident on May 8, 2000. He also has a half-brother Donnie. Moreover, he has a niece named Martavius.

He is of American nationality. However, his ethnicity is unknown. Talking about his education, Anthony graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies.

Career, Professional Life

Anthony started playing football during his school and collegiate days. He had played at Celina High School. He later played for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 1988 to 1991 as a running back. Unfortunately, His senior year came to a near end with a knee injury.

Similarly, he played for the Denver Broncos (1993, 1997–1999) and San Francisco 49ers (1995–1996) as a reserve running back due to his injury. However, he was a member of Denver’s consecutive Super Bowl champion in 1997 and 1998. Sadly, He ended his playing career in 2000 due to repeated neck stinger injuries.

After his retirement, he joined the Denver Broncos as an offensive assistant and special teams coach. Till now, he has coached football clubs like Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Chargers. Currently, he is the offensive coordinator of the Detroit football team. On January 23, 2021, Lynn was hired by the Detroit Lions.

Salary, Net Worth, Income

Lynn has a net worth of around $8 million from his coaching work and there is no more information about his Salary.

Rumors and Controversies

Anthony has always kept himself away from unnecessary rumors and controversies. On August 20, 2005, Lynn was a victim of an automobile accident which led him to two collapsed lungs, facial and shoulder damage, and temporary paralysis in his lower body. He had four surgeries on his face, knee, and shoulder. However, he returned back to his daily job less than two weeks after the accident.

Body Stats, Hair, Eyes

Talking about Lynn’s body measurement, he has a height of 6 feet 3 inches. He has a bald head and black eyes.

Social Media Profile

Anthony is not active on any social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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