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.
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.
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 hire Kelvin Sheppard as their new defensive coordinator
The Lions already hired Kacy Rodgers as the new run game coordinator and defensive line coach. Rodgers is taking over for Terrell Williams, who left Detroit to become the defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots. Read all the best Lions coverage at the Detroit Free Press and Lions Wire.
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.
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Who is Kelvin Sheppard? What to know about Lions’ new defensive coordinator
Advertisement This is a two-part series diving into the backgrounds of Campbell’s replacements — defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and offensive coordinator John Morton. Both have ...
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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Dan Campbell promoting Kelvin Sheppard to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator
The Detroit Lions have a new defensive coordinator, and they didn’t have to go far to find him. The Lions are promoting ...
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Detroit Lions nailed DC hire, says Super Bowl winning coach: 'I love Kelvin Sheppard'
“I love Kelvin Sheppard,” Spagnuolo said ... The Lions promoted Sheppard, 37, to defensive coordinator last month to take the place of Aaron Glenn, who left to become head coach of the ...
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Who is Kelvin Sheppard? Four things to know about new Lions defensive coordinator
The Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, filling a key role during a week of transition for the team. In the past week, the Lions lost former ...