Pressure mounts on Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard after poor starts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard faces increased scrutiny following the team's disappointing performances in the first two weeks of the season. Detroit allowed 41 points in their latest game, raising questions about Sheppard's future. Insider Albert Breer noted that while immediate action may not be likely, continued poor performances could lead to changes, as head coach Dan Campbell has a history of making in-season adjustments. Despite the pressures, there is some optimism for Sheppard if key players return from injury later in the season.
- •Lions allowed 41 points in Week 2, after losing a fourth-quarter lead in Week 1.
- •Albert Breer noted Sheppard's job could be at risk if performance doesn't improve.
- •Key defensive players may return during the season, offering potential for improvement.
- •Dan Campbell has previously made in-season coordinator changes.
- •Sheppard is currently under pressure as the defense has struggled consistently.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Insider Explains When Kelvin Sheppard’s Job Could Come Into Question
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Insider Sounds Alarm on Lions Coordinator
"The calls for the Detroit Lions to fire defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard have gotten much louder after the team blew a fourth-quarter lead in Week 1 and allowed 41 points in Week 2. However, while most of the heat around Sheppard has been outside of the building, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated jumped on the […] The post NFL Insider Sounds Alarm on Lions Coordinator appeared first on HEAVY.
"Albert Breer says more poor defensive performances could put Kelvin Sheppard under pressure, though he did not report an imminent Lions coaching change.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:06 PMInsider Explains When Kelvin Sheppard’s Job Could Come Into Question
Albert Breer says more poor defensive performances could put Kelvin Sheppard under pressure, though he did not report an imminent Lions coaching change.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:31 PMNFL Insider Sounds Alarm on Lions Coordinator
The calls for the Detroit Lions to fire defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard have gotten much louder after the team blew a fourth-quarter lead in Week 1 and allowed 41 points in Week 2. However, while most of the heat around Sheppard has been outside of the building, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated jumped on the […] The post NFL Insider Sounds Alarm on Lions Coordinator appeared first on HEAVY.
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