Going into the " Dancing With the Stars" semi-finals, the roster is heavy with accomplished athletes competing for the ultimate title. Dancing alongside Olympians Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik is two-time Super Bowl winner Danny Amendola , known for helping lead the New England Patriots to victory alongside Tom Brady in 2014 and 2016. With pro dancing partner Witney Carson, Amendola has managed to translate his experience from the field to the dancefloor, consistently scoring high marks from the judges and impressing fans with fluency and footwork.
Here's what to know about Olympian and "Dancing With the Stars" semi-finalist. Who is Danny Amendola? Danny Amendola, full name Daniel James Amendola, is a retired American professional football player who played wide receiver for several NFL teams . He signed with five teams during his 14-year career, winning two Super Bowls playing alongside Tom Brady for the New England Patriots.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Both of his parents are from Boston but he grew up and currently resides in Texas, where his father was the head football coach at Concordia Lutheran High School in Tomball and later Dekaney High School. Amendola also has a history as a model, signing with Ford Models in 2017 and appearing in New York Fashion Week model for Philipp Plein the same year.
He also had another stint on reality TV before signing on with DWTS, having appeared on FOX's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test in 2023. A.