Early thoughts on big Detroit summer storylines, from replacing Ragnow to contract talks, position battles and more ...

Off the field, Lions coaches Tashard Choice and Kelvin Sheppard are close friends. On it, their rivalry is fueling professional growth.

Glenn is a players’ coach who got the most out of his Detroit defenders, like Robertson. And Robertson, who is entering his sixth NFL season, believes Sheppard brings similar at ...

Nesmith 3-9 1-2 10, Siakam 7-15 4-6 19, Turner 5-10 3-4 15, Haliburton 6-13 0-0 14, Nembhard 4-11 4-5 14, Toppin 6-9 0-0 17, Bryant 2-2 0-0 5, Mathurin 1-5 3-4 5, McConnell 4-6 0-0 9, Sheppard 1-2 0-0 ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell saw the vision long before Kelvin Sheppard did. It was 2015. Campbell, then the interim head coach of the Miami Dolphins, would often sit in his office talking ...

Dan Campbell predicted Kelvin Sheppard's promotion to defensive coordinator. Campbell gradually increased Sheppard's responsibilities, including addressing the entire defense. Sheppard prioritizes ...

ALLEN PARK — Kelvin Sheppard couldn’t have asked for a better start to his tenure as defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. While it’s still early in the offseason program, the 38-year ...

There are no full-fledged practice sessions during the offseason, but the Lions have done enough on-field work to convince defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard of one important fact. Defensive end ...

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard spoke to the media Thursday as Phase II of the offseason training program is in full swing with full squad OTA practices right around the corner.

Allen Park — There always were questions before. Lots of them, at times. But if you ask Kelvin Sheppard what’s different now that he’s carrying this new title as the Lions’ first-year ...

The Detroit Lions' defense will feature a blend of new players and familiar faces in new places this season with former linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard taking over the defense as its new ...