The Detroit Lions have a very quick turnaround, as they will next take the field on Thursday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers. On Monday afternoon, head coach Dan Campbell provided an injury update on a defensive back who could potentially return to action, after being out due to a brain injury.

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.

Patricia had a rocky three-year stint as the Detroit Lions’ head coach, posting a 13-29-1 record before getting fired after Week 12 of the 2020 season. But despite his shortcomings as a head coach, the 51-year-old three-time Super Bowl champion has a lengthy track record of overseeing elite defenses.

Now, just one year into his tenure, Sheppard is being named in potential head coaching conversations. NFL insider Tom Pelissero listed Sheppard among his list of potential first-time head coach candidates, which is compiled through conversations with league sources.

The Detroit Lions managed a narrow victory against the New York Giants, winning 34-27 in overtime. They needed a 59-yard field goal and a 69-yard touchdown run to secure the win.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Eagles fans spit and threw batteries at him in his playing career before the two teams play in Week 11.

I know Detroit Lions fans absolutley hate it, but this is what happens when you have a good team. Other teams want to be just like you. We're getting ever closer to Black Monday, when the NFL will have a new round of head coach openings to keep an eye on.

Sheppard landed on NFL Network's annual list of young head-coaching candidates to watch in the upcoming cycle.

On Friday, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that LaPorta had a back procedure and acknowledged that while the organization hoped for progress, the chances of him returning this season were “very, very slim.” (h/t Lions reporter Dave Birkett).