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 …

2 days 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.

3 days ago · Kelvin Sheppard has been on the Lions' staff but is a first-time defensive coordinator. NFL. Teams. Scores & Schedule. Standings. NFL Draft. Scoop City Newsletter. Podcasts. Fantasy. NFL Odds.

Jan 25, 2025 · 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 ...

6 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 Sheppard enters his fourth season with the Lions and third season overseeing the entire linebackers unit in 2024. He originally came to Detroit as the outside linebackers coach in 2021.

Jan 25, 2025 · The Lions are looking within for their replacement of Aaron Glenn. Detroit is promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to become its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport ...

Jan 25, 2025 · 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.

Jan 25, 2025 · DETROIT -- The Lions didn't have to look far to find their new defensive coordinator.. Detroit promoted former linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to replace Aaron Glenn in the vacant coaching role ...

Jan 25, 2025 · The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, replacing Aaron Glenn, who left to become the New York Jets head coach, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport ...