Denny Kellington enters his first season with the Carolina Panthers as the Vice President of Player Health and Performance where he will oversee the team's training, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and sports science departments. He joins the Panthers after spending eight seasons with the Buffalo Bills in their athletic training department, most recently serving as their associate athletic trainer.

Denny Kellington enters his first season with the Carolina Panthers as the Vice President of Player Health and Performance where he will oversee the team's training, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and sports science departments. He joins the Panthers after spending eight seasons with the Buffalo Bills in their athletic training department, most recently serving as their associate athletic trainer.

During his time with the Bills, he was an integral member of the medical team that saved Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati on January 2, 2023. For their heroic efforts, the sports medicine team has been recognized by the Bills and across the NFL for their actions to save Hamlin's life. On March 29, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul awarded Kellington and the entire Buffalo Bills Medical Staff the Executive Chamber - Special Citation. Additionally, the New York State Senate and Assembly awarded the group a Legislation Resolution. Moreover, the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) honored Kellington and his fellow staff members with the 2023 PFATS Presidents Award.

Prior to his time in Buffalo, Kellington spent 12 years at Syracuse University, joining as the school's assistant athletic trainer in 2005 before being elevated to head football athletic trainer in 2011. While in upstate New York, he served the New York Athletic Trainers Association and Atlantic Coast Conference Sports Medicine Association as both an educator and committee member. Kellington has presented on a variety of topics around the country ranging from case studies to emergency preparedness.

Kellington grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma and received his Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University. After graduating, Denny spent a full season with the Denver Broncos and then worked for Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. Following his time in Europe, he obtained a Masters in Sport and Exercise Studies from Ohio State University.

Denny and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Sydney and Bryton.