Ex-Lions HC Floated as Replacement for Struggling DC Kelvin Sheppard

Ex-Lions HC Floated as Replacement for Struggling DC Kelvin Sheppard

Former Lions HC and seasoned DC is floated as a potential replacement for Kelvin Sheppard, who has had a shaky start to the season.

3 Replacements For Kelvin Sheppard Who Would Instantly Improve Defense

Detroit Lions could target these defensive coaches, if Dan Campbell fires Kelvin Sheppard.

Jim Schwartz Could Help Fix Lions Defense in a Surprising New Role

The Lions should consider bringing back Jim Schwartz as a senior defensive advisor to support Kelvin Sheppard and help repair Detroit’s struggling defense.

Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard's Job Not In Jeopardy

The Lions’ defense took a step backwards in 2025, the first year of DC Kelvin Sheppard’s stewardship. Head coach Dan Campbell offered Sheppard a public vote of confidence at the end of the season, and Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press does not believe Sheppard’s standing within the organization has changed over the first two weeks of the ‘26 slate. After all, one of the reasons for the defense’s regression last year was the rash of injuries…