Dan Campbell sees growth in Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes that Kelvin Sheppard has improved as the team's defensive coordinator heading into his second season. Campbell, who promoted Sheppard in 2025 after hiring him as an assistant in 2021, noted that Sheppard is now more comfortable and capable of coaching all aspects of the defense. The Lions felt the impact of losing their previous coordinators, but Campbell is confident in Sheppard's ability to lead. The coaching staff will look to build on last season's experiences as they prepare for the upcoming year.
- •Dan Campbell promoted Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator in 2025.
- •Sheppard is more in sync with the entire defense in Year Two.
- •Campbell believes Sheppard has a better grasp of defensive strategies.
- •The Lions aim to improve following the loss of key coordinators last season.
- •Sheppard will implement lessons learned from the previous season.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell says Kelvin Sheppard is a better defensive coordinator in Year Two
"Lions head coach Dan Campbell made Kelvin Sheppard one of his first assistant coach hires when he got the job in 2021, and promoted him to defensive coordinator in 2025.
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