It starts with toughness in trenches

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.
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: 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’s Lions defense will play together with ‘relentless effort’
Kelvin Sheppard, a former NFL linebacker who played with the Lions in 2018, joined Dan Campbell’s coaching staff in 2021 as the team’s outside linebackers coach. He proceeded to spend
Detroit Lions nailed DC hire, says Super Bowl winning coach: 'I love Kelvin Sheppard'
Kelvin Sheppard was the heart of the New York Giants' 2016 defense that finished second in the league in points allowed despite a journeyman career.
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.
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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Who is Kelvin Sheppard? What to know about Lions’ new defensive coordinator
DETROIT — One of the most intriguing offseasons ... of Campbell’s replacements — defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and offensive coordinator John Morton. Both have longstanding ties ...
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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 linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Sheppard ...
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Lions Promote Kelvin Sheppard to Defensive Coordinator
The Detroit Lions have reportedly made a decision on who will replace Aaron Glenn, who departed to become the next head coach of the New York Jets. According to reports, Kelvin Sheppard ...
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Detroit Lions promoting Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator
(CBS DETROIT) — The Detroit Lions have found their replacement ... Saturday that the team is promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to the role. Sheppard, 37, joined Detroit's staff ...