Veteran Za'Darius Smith was released and the team decided to bring back Marcus Davenport on a one-year deal. His history of ...

Kelvin Sheppard, who has been with the Lions for the past four seasons, has been promoted to defensive coordinator. Sheppard ...

For Sheppard, the texts and shout-outs on social media from defensive players were one thing. It was quite another to hear from “guys like Jared Goff.” ...

"I think now is the time to start really looking at sacks,” Onwuzurike expressed to reporters. “Getting them. I had a lot of pressures, that means I should have a lot of sacks. I’ve just got to put it ...

The New York Jets gained a former Detroit Lions coach this offseason with ties to the franchise as Aaron Glenn returned home, ...

Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years, and feels new offensive coordinator John Morton brings important factors to the Lions: creativity and ...

The Detroit Lions will be equipped with two new coordinators for the 2025 season: John Morton (offense) and Kelvin Sheppard (defense). Lions plan to release edge rusher Za’Darius Smith Sheppard ...

Kelvin Sheppard, who has been with the Lions for the past four seasons, has been promoted to defensive coordinator. Sheppard aims to maintain continuity within the defense while also elevating the ...

And as Sheppard made clear Monday, a defense shaped in his image will also be expected to play “together” and with a “relentless effort.” “This is one unit, and we’re gonna move as one ...