It starts with toughness in trenches

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.
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.
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard: It starts with toughness in the trenches
The Lions' new offensive coordinator John Morton said this week that everything the team will do on offense starts with quarterback Jared Goff and their new defensive coordinator shared his building blocks as well.
Kelvin Sheppard is fired up to be new Lions defensive coordinator
Dan Miller sat down exclusively with new Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard on Monday to discuss taking the job, the challenges ahead and his deep appreciation for Aaron Glenn.
Lions’ new DC envisions ‘nasty, tenacious’ defensive overhaul under his watch
In his first sit-down interview since his promotion, Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard shared his thoughts on his new role and his vision for the defense heading into the upcoming season.
Lions new DC Kelvin Sheppard chose Dan Campbell "over other opportunities"
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.
Kelvin Sheppard confirms he turned down outside offers to stay with Dan Campbell
New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, like most of the team's coaching staff in 2024, was a hot commodity on the coaching ...
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NFC Notes: Jameson Williams, Kelvin Sheppard, Lions, Bears Staff Moves
Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic doesn’t see veteran TE Gerald Everett back with the team next season as the Bears can save a ...
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2025 NFL combine: Linebacker depth a key area for the Lions to address
One thing the 2024 NFL season taught us is that the Lions need more depth and playmakers in their linebacker corps.
Lions Get Unfortunate News as Offseason Ramps Up
The Detroit Lions are knee-deep into their offseason, and they've received some disappointing news when it comes to returning ...
Lions coordinators speak: New offense 'starts with the QB,' defense must be 'tenacious'
New Detroit Lions coordinators John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard sat down with Fox 2 for interviews that aired Monday. Here are ...
Aidan Hutchinson posts running video as he continues to recover from broken leg
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said this week that he wants the unit to be built around the defensive line and a key part of those plans will be a healthy Aidan Hutchinson.
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9 takeaways from new Detroit Lions coordinators’ first media appearance
The Detroit Lions officially announced the hiring of their new coordinators—John Morton as the offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator—on January 30. It’s been nearly ...
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Lions and Myles Garrett: Pros and cons of potential trade with Browns
The Lions focus on stopping the run first and foremost, and it will likely be the same under new defensive coordinator ...