Lions, Kelvin Sheppard and DC

Earned, not given: Lions reveal how Kelvin Sheppard has spent years prepping for DC role
Sheppard and new offensive coordinator John Morton were officially introduced to the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Kelvin Sheppard plans to bring his own flavor to Detroit Lions' defense
Last month, the Detroit Lions promoted Kelvin Sheppard to replace defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who left to become the New York Jets head coach.
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard has "full confidence" in Aidan Hutchinson's return to form
The Lions probably won't add a star pass rusher to the roster this offseason, General Manager Brad Holmes said Tuesday.
Kelvin Sheppard reveals what's 'non-negotiable' on Lions' defense
The Detroit Lions could look very different during the 2025 season. Detroit lost both of its coordinators this offseason to head coaching jobs with other teams. Lions fans got their first big opportunity to learn about new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard during a recent interview.
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard wants 'nasty, tenacious' D in Detroit
The Detroit Lions elevated Kelvin Sheppard from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator to take over for Aaron Glenn in 2025.
Kelvin Sheppard’s Lions defense will play together with ‘relentless effort’
Kelvin Sheppard, a former NFL linebacker who played with the Lions in 2018, joined Dan Campbell’s coaching staff in 2021 as the team’s outside linebackers coach. He proceeded to spend
How Lions groomed Kelvin Sheppard to run their defense
For Sheppard, the texts and shout-outs on social media from defensive players were one thing. It was quite another to hear from “guys like Jared Goff.”
Sheppard: 'It's Never Okay to Not Meet Those Standards'
Because you can expect a lot of someone, and sometimes it’s okay if they don’t reach those expectations. To me, we have ...
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Versatile Georgia defender would bring pass rush and more to Detroit
INDIANAPOLIS -- Derrick Barnes impressed in his do-it-all linebacker role for the Detroit Lions before his season-ending knee ...
Dan Campbell explains coordinator hires in Kelvin Sheppard and John Morton
Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years, and feels new offensive ...
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Lions could find versatile linebacker in this year's draft class
The Detroit Lions are building their defensive scheme based off the players on the roster and could look to the NFL Draft to add more depth & versatility to the linebacker room.
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Lions' new DC calls player support the most meaningful part of his promotion
Kelvin Sheppard knows he would not be the Lions' new defensive coordinator without the blessing of both Dan Campbell and the ...