Kelvin Sheppard Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions, Kelvin Sheppard and defensive coordinator

Kelvin Sheppard's plan for the Lions' defense is to get them to think like him, here's why it will work

This was the easiest possible call that you could make when the Detroit Lions season ended in January. You knew that Aaron Glenn was going to leave and there was absolutely nobody that could be better to take his spot than Kelvin Shepperd.

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Kelvin Sheppard plans to bring his own flavor to Detroit Lions' defense

Last month, the Detroit Lions promoted Kelvin Sheppard to replace defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who left to become the New York Jets head coach.

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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.

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How Lions groomed Kelvin Sheppard to run their defense

For Sheppard, the texts and shout-outs on social media from defensive players were one thing. It was quite another to hear from “guys like Jared Goff.”

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Sheppard talks defensive philosophy, preparing for DC role & more

New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard talked to reporters at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine about preparing ...

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Sheppard: 'It's Never Okay to Not Meet Those Standards'

In his first month on the new job, Sheppard explained the importance of setting the standard for the group during his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday in Indianapolis. With plenty ...

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Dan Campbell explains building 'phase two' of Lions staff, explains John Morton, Kelvin Sheppard hires

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

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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Mike Green Met With Lions: Is He Worth the Risk?

Green, who led the FBS in sacks with 17 last season, could be an ideal pass rush partner for Aidan Hutchinson on Detroit's ...

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5 key takeaways from Lions’ Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes at NFL combine

Dan Campbell referred to the reshaping of his coaching staff as “phase two” of finding the right fits. And from naming John ...

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Detroit Lions have 'full confidence' Aidan Hutchinson will return to dominant form in 2025

INDIANAPOLIS - New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has "full confidence" that injured defensive end Aidan ...

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