Former New York Giants linebacker Kelvin Sheppard will be the next defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions.

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

Detroit promoted former linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to replace Aaron Glenn as defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.

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.

Detroit is promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to the defensive coordinator job, according to NFL Network. Aaron Glenn, who has been the Lions’ defensive coordinator the last four years, left to become head coach of the Jets.

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,

Former LSU standout Kelvin Sheppard continued his quick rise through the coaching ranks with the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.

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Sheppard will replace Aaron Glenn as Detroit's DC and has been on Dan Campbell's staff since he became Head Coach in 2021