20 hours ago · The Detroit Lions have a new defensive coordinator, promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard into the role after Aaron Glenn left to be the head coach of the New York Jets. Here are five things to know about Detroit's new leader on defense:

1 day ago · Kelvin Sheppard has been on the Lions' staff but is a first-time defensive coordinator. ... This is a two-part series diving into the backgrounds of Campbell’s replacements — defensive ...

5 days ago · The #Lions are promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, filling the shoes of Aaron Glenn, per me and @MikeGarafolo. A quick rise for the eight-year NFL veteran, Sheppard earns ...

4 days ago · 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 defensive ...

Kelvin Anthony Sheppard (born January 2, 1988) is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played in the NFL for 8 seasons. Sheppard played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Buffalo …

5 days ago · Detroit is promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to become its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday, per sources.

5 days ago · After a week-long search to find a replacement for Aaron Glenn, the Detroit Lions have found their man to be the new defensive coordinator. And they stayed in-house to find him. Lions...

5 days ago · Kelvin Sheppard, who has previously served as the Lions linebackers coach, has now been elevated to defensive coordinator on Campbell's staff, succeeding Glenn, according to NFL Media.

4 days ago · The hiring of linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard as the new Detroit Lions defensive coordinator brings some much needed continuity to a staff that is continuing to take on a new form amid an ...

6 days ago · The Detroit Lions looked internally to fill their defensive coordinator vacancy and promoted linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard, a team source said. Sheppard earned the promotion following his ...