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 doesn’t quite understand why everybody keeps pointing out that he's "still so young." Sure, the Detroit Lions’ new defensive coordinator is only 37 years old. But in football years? He’s spent 32 years in the game,

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.

Because you can expect a lot of someone, and sometimes it’s okay if they don’t reach those expectations. To me, we have standards in Detroit. "We have standards by the way we’re gonna play defense, and it’s never okay to not meet those standards,

Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years. He also shed light on the John Morton hire.

New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard talked to reporters at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine about preparing for his new role, his defensive philosophy & more.

Hutchinson is expected to participate in offseason workouts and be ready for the start of the next season. INDIANAPOLIS - New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has "full confidence" that injured defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will be back to his dominant self when he returns from his broken leg next fall.

The Lions probably won't add a star pass rusher to the roster this offseason, General Manager Brad Holmes said Tuesday.

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,

Kelvin Sheppard knows he would not be the Lions' new defensive coordinator without the blessing of both Dan Campbell and the players in the locker room.

The Detroit Lions could add veteran cornerback D.J. Reed this offseason, a move that an insider suggests would fit their scheme well. The post Lions Named ‘Perfect’ Fit for Top Free Agent Cornerback appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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.