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 offseason of change.

According to reports, Kelvin Sheppard, who has served as the team's linebackers coach, will be promoted to become the team's next defensive coordinator. The former NFL linebacker has been mentored by Glenn for years and expressed prior to the end of the Lions season he felt ready to run his own defense.

The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, replacing Aaron Glenn, who left to become the New York Jets

Staff writers from Detroit Lions OnSI take a look at a number of topics surrounding the already tumultuous offseason for the team, including the reported elevation of linebackers coach Kelvin

The Detroit Lions have gone through a brain drain within the coaching staff in the aftermath of their season-ending loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round. Since that defeat, Ben Johnson has been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears and Aaron Glenn has inked a deal to lead the New York Jets,

The Detroit Lions have filled one of their open coordinator positions, elevating linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, NFL Media reported on Saturday.Sheppard, 37, takes over

Dan Campbell is promoting Kelvin Sheppard to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, filling void of Aaron Glenn, who took New York Jets head coach job.

The Detroit Lions didn’t have to look far to replace defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn following his announcement this week as the New York Jets’ next head coach. Former LSU linebacker and staffer Kelvin Sheppard will elevate into the position,

The Detroit Lions will promote linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. Sheppard will replace Aaron Glenn, who left this offseason to become the head coach of the New York Jets.

The Detroit Lions are promoting from within to replace Aaron Glenn as defensive coordinator. Kelvin Sheppard is moving up from linebackers coach to oversee Dan Campbell's defense, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofalo.

The Detroit Lions have a new defensive coordinator. According to multiple sources, the Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to their defensive coordinator position. This comes after former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left to become the head coach of the New York Jets.