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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.
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 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’ new DC envisions ‘nasty, tenacious’ defensive overhaul under his watch
In his first sit-down interview since his promotion, Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard shared his thoughts on his new role and his vision for the defense heading into the upcoming season.
Kelvin Sheppard is fired up to be new Lions defensive coordinator
Dan Miller sat down exclusively with new Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard on Monday to discuss taking the job, the challenges ahead and his deep appreciation for Aaron Glenn.
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
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 Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, like most of the team's coaching staff in 2024, was a hot commodity on the coaching ...
Lions star Aidan Hutchinson's 'deadly' reaction to Myles Garrett trade possibility
Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson gives his thoughts on a potential pairing with Myles Garrett amid his trade request from Browns ...
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NFC Notes: Jameson Williams, Kelvin Sheppard, Lions, Bears Staff Moves
Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic doesn’t see veteran TE Gerald Everett back with the team next season as the Bears can save a $6.5 million cap hit in 2025 and incur only $1 million of dead cap by ...
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Who is Kelvin Sheppard? What to know about Lions’ new defensive coordinator
Advertisement This is a two-part series diving into the backgrounds of Campbell’s replacements — defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and offensive coordinator John Morton. Both have ...
Aidan Hutchinson posts running video as he continues to recover from broken leg
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said this week that he wants the unit to be built around the defensive line and a key part of those plans will be a healthy Aidan Hutchinson.
Lions coordinators speak: New offense 'starts with the QB,' defense must be 'tenacious'
New Detroit Lions coordinators John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard sat down with Fox 2 for interviews that aired Monday. Here are 6 takeaways.
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9 takeaways from new Detroit Lions coordinators’ first media appearance
The Detroit Lions officially announced the hiring of their new coordinators—John Morton as the offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator—on January 30. It’s been nearly ...