New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, like most of the team's coaching staff in 2024, was a hot commodity on the coaching carousel this offseason. Sheppard moved up from linebackers coach to coordinator,

Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years, and feels new offensive coordinator John Morton brings important factors to the Lions: creativity and comfort.

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.

Glenn gets a lot of the earned credit. But Campbell saw the vision, too, and he's thrilled to have Sheppard as his new defensive coordinator.

Sheppard and new offensive coordinator John Morton were officially introduced to the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

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.

The Lions hired 10 new coaches this offseason, including offensive coordinator John Morton. Here's what Dan Campbell said Tuesday.

The Detroit Lions elevated Kelvin Sheppard from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator to take over for Aaron Glenn in 2025.

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 ...

Dan Campbell referred to the reshaping of his coaching staff as “phase two” of finding the right fits. And from naming John Morton as offensive coordinator to Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator and all the new assistants, Campbell is confident he once again found the right fits for Detroit.

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

He stayed for one reason: head coach Dan Campbell. “It means everything ... for helping him become a successful coach. Kelvin Sheppard should earn gold star in Lions LB room resurgence