Lions, Kelvin Sheppard and defensive coordinator

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.
Kelvin Sheppard's plan for the Lions' defense is to get them to think like him, here's why it will work
This was the easiest possible call that you could make when the Detroit Lions season ended in January. You knew that Aaron Glenn was going to leave and there was absolutely nobody that could be better to take his spot than Kelvin Shepperd.
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.”
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
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Sheppard: 'It's Never Okay to Not Meet Those Standards'
The Detroit Lions will have new leadership for the defense for the first time under head coach Dan Campbell. Kelvin Sheppard is taking over the reins of the defense after helming the group of ...
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Lions coordinators speak: New offense 'starts with the QB,' defense must be 'tenacious'
Sheppard, the Lions' linebackers coach ... We've seen it happen now for four years I've been here." Morton grew up a Lions fan in metro Detroit and said he has thought about what it would be ...
Detroit Lions have 'full confidence' Aidan Hutchinson will return to dominant form in 2025
INDIANAPOLIS - New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has "full confidence" that injured defensive end Aidan ...
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Kelvin Sheppard's Defense Will Play Together with 'Relentless Effort'
The Detroit Lions will be equipped with two new coordinators for the 2025 season: John Morton (offense) and Kelvin Sheppard (defense). Sheppard, a former NFL linebacker who played with the ...
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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.
Lions to Cut High-Profile Player in Surprise Move
The Detroit Lions are making moves this offseason, and one report indicates they'll part with a longtime player.
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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 ...
Detroit Lions to cut special teams star Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Jalen Reeves-Maybin was scheduled to count $4.75 million against the cap next season for the Detroit Lions and was due a $500 ...