Kelvin Sheppard, Detroit Lions

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
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard: It starts with toughness in the trenches
The Lions' new offensive coordinator John Morton said this week that everything the team will do on offense starts with quarterback Jared Goff and their new defensive coordinator shared his building blocks as well.
Detroit Lions nailed DC hire, says Super Bowl winning coach: 'I love Kelvin Sheppard'
Kelvin Sheppard was the heart of the New York Giants' 2016 defense that finished second in the league in points allowed despite a journeyman career.
Lions new DC Kelvin Sheppard chose Dan Campbell "over other opportunities"
Sheppard says he’s “deeply indebted” to Aaron Glenn and Dan Campbell for pushing him to this moment. His relationship with Campbell dates back to 2014.
Kelvin Sheppard confirms he turned down outside offers to stay with Dan Campbell
New Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard confirms he turned down outside offers to stay with Dan Campbell ...
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Dan Campbell promoting Kelvin Sheppard to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator
The Detroit Lions have a new defensive coordinator, and they didn’t have to go far to find him. The Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Sheppard ...
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Who is Kelvin Sheppard? What to know about Lions’ new defensive coordinator
DETROIT — One of the most intriguing offseasons ... of Campbell’s replacements — defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and offensive coordinator John Morton. Both have longstanding ties ...
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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 ...