The Detroit Lions defense has new leadership with Kelvin Sheppard taking over for Aaron Glenn as coordinator. Sheppard, who had previously led the team's linebackers, had seen increased responsibility over the last four years before ultimately taking the position he's in now.
Sheppard and new offensive coordinator John Morton were officially introduced to the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS — As a young, up-and-coming linebackers coach, Kelvin Sheppard used to perform his own mental exercise by pulling up the copies of previous Detroit Lions games and making his own play calls. It was his way of getting inside the brain of ...
Barnes was limited to only three games last year. But he's continued to grow and add to his versatility with each passing season.
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 ...
Arnold joined Detroit from Alabama as the 24th selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Even though he missed one game, Arnold was among the five rookies who played at least 900 defensive snaps in the 2024 regular season, and he played all 75 in the Lions’ 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the second round of the NFC playoffs on Jan. 18.
The Detroit Lions are working ahead of the 2025 free agency window, bringing back multiple defenders following a season marred by injuries.
After hearing from new coordinators John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard, it didn’t take long to understand why they were chosen. Lions fans and media have labeled certain prospects as “Dan Campbell guys.” That applies to coaches,
The Lions are coming off a 15-2 season that ended with a divisional round playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. They have 14 unrestricted free agents on the defensive side of the ball, including starting cornerback Carlton Davis III, oft-injured defensive end Marcus Davenport and versatile defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike.