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.
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 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.
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.
'It Doesn't Matter': Hutchinson Dismisses Lions Losing Coordinators
Appearing on "The Squeeze" podcast, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson downplayed the impact of losing Glenn and Johnson, both of ...
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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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 ... time DC like Sheppard is fair. The Lions are in ...
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 ...
Lions Get Unfortunate News as Offseason Ramps Up
The Detroit Lions are knee-deep into their offseason, and they've received some disappointing news when it comes to returning ...
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Lions coordinators speak: New offense 'starts with the QB,' defense must be 'tenacious'
Sheppard, the Lions' linebackers coach the past four seasons, said he wants a defense that plays "together and for one another." He said playing with "relentless effort" is non-negotiable for ...
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 ...