Who is Kelvin Sheppard? What to know about Lions’ new defensive coordinator
Lions announce John Morton, Kelvin Sheppard as new coordinators
Morton was Detroit’s senior offensive assistant in 2022 under head coach Dan Campbell before heading to Denver to be the club’s passing game coordinator for the last two seasons. He previously worked with Campbell in New Orleans in 2016 when Campbell was the team’s tight ends coach and Morton was the receivers coach.
Dan Campbell promoting Kelvin Sheppard to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator
Lions Replace Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn With In-House Candidate
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofolo, the team is promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. He'll take over for new New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator interview tracker, staff movement
A comprehensive list of reports on which coaches are interviewing with the Detroit Lions for offensive coordinator, other staff movements.
Dan Campbell hits home run with internal candidate replacing Aaron Glenn as Lions DC
The Detroit Lions finished the 2024 season with a 15-2 record and the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Understandably, that success prompted teams with coaching vacancies to t
Detroit Lions new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard: What to know
The Lions are promoted linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Sheppard, 37, joined Dan Campbell’s initial Lions staff as outside linebackers coach in 2021 and has overseen the entire unit the past three seasons.
Aaron Glenn replacement: 5 candidates to watch for Detroit Lions defensive coordinator
Lions LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard is a top candidate to be defensive coordinator, either in Detroit or under Aaron Glenn with the Jets.
Ranking Detroit Lions free agents on defense: Who is most important to re-sign?
Many of the Lions' top free agents on defense are coming off season-ending injuries, including Carlton Davis and Derrick Barnes.
Lions may have a fight to keep ideal Aaron Glenn replacement in Detroit
Detroit Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard is reportedly a candidate to land a defensive coordinator position in the NFL.
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Detroit Lions lose defensive line coach Terrell Williams to New England Patriots
Terrell Williams spent six seasons working with new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel before coming to Detroit last winter.
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Lions lose WR coach Antwaan Randle El to Bears
According to reports, wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El is departing to join former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s staff with the Chicago Bears. Randle El will reportedly be the
Steve Heiden leaves Lions to join Jets as offensive line coach
Yet another Lions assistant coach is leaving for another team in 2025. The latest such coach is tight ends coach Steve Heiden. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Heiden is joining Aaron Glenn in New York as the new offensive line coach for the Jets.
John Morton hired as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, to replace Ben Johnson
The Detroit Lions have landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.