Kelvin Sheppard, Lions and DC

Earned, not given: Lions reveal how Kelvin Sheppard has spent years prepping for DC role
Sheppard and new offensive coordinator John Morton were officially introduced to the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Lions hire John Morton as OC, promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC The Insiders
NFL Network Insider Stacey Dales reports on the Detroit Lions' moves made recently to hire new offensive coordinator John Morton from the New Orleans Saints and internally promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard: It starts with toughness in the trenches
"Everything you do on defense starts with the front," Sheppard said. "Just look at the final guys in the championship game. And everybody knows. This is not [like] I’m telling some secret. It starts with the trenches in both the run and pass game.
Kelvin Sheppard reveals what's 'non-negotiable' on Lions' defense
The Detroit Lions could look very different during the 2025 season. Detroit lost both of its coordinators this offseason to head coaching jobs with other teams. Lions fans got their first big opportunity to learn about new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard during a recent interview.
Inside Detroit Lions’ 2-year plan to make Kelvin Sheppard defensive coordinator
The Detroit Lions knew Kelvin Sheppard was going to be a defensive coordinator one day soon, so they started preparation as early as possible.
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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Lions coordinators speak: New offense 'starts with the QB,' defense must be 'tenacious'
Sheppard, the Lions' linebackers coach the past ... But that to me will be the DNA of who we are as a unit." Morton confirmed he will call offensive plays this season, just as Ben Johnson did ...
Dan Campbell explains coordinator hires in Kelvin Sheppard and John Morton
Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years, and feels new offensive ...
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Dungeon of Doom: Getting to know Detroit’s 2 new coordinators
Hear from Detroit's two new coordinators and Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes from the combine in this week's Dungeon of Doom.
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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 John Morton hire.
10 Takeaways From Lions' 2025 Combine Media Sessions
Without further ado, here are 10 takeaways from the Lions’ media sessions Tuesday. The Detroit Lions will have seven total ...