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.
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.
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
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 ...
Lions star Aidan Hutchinson's 'deadly' reaction to Myles Garrett trade possibility
Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson gives his thoughts on a potential pairing with Myles Garrett amid his trade request from Browns ...
What We Have Learned About Brad Holmes' Lions Draft Strategy
The Detroit Lions have been quite intentional in their draft evaluations and who they have decided to select during the ...
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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 $6.5 million cap hit in 2025 and incur only $1 million of dead cap by ...
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Detroit Lions nailed DC hire, says Super Bowl winning coach: 'I love Kelvin Sheppard'
“I love Kelvin Sheppard,” Spagnuolo said, grabbing the reporter by the arm and looking him convincingly in the eye. “To me, Kelvin Sheppard, if I could make a mini projection, will be a head coach ...
Podcast: Reaction to First Lions Coordinator Interviews
Both Detroit Lions coordinators had their first opportunity to speak publicly after being named to their new positions. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and offensive coordinator John Morton both ...