The Jets introduced former Detroit Lions coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach Monday. The Lions hired Kelvin Sheppard as their next DC.
Coach Dan Campbell has been looking to fill both of his coordinator openings following the departures of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively, as their new head coaches. Detroit is set to promote linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, a team source told The Athletic last week.
It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own franchises. Who they take with them is the next question, but what we do know right now is that Dan Campbell is tasked with replacing two of his closest confidants in the middle of a Super Bowl window.
Dan Campbell is promoting Kelvin Sheppard to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, filling void of Aaron Glenn, who took New York Jets head coach job.
The Lions' season came to an early than expected end on Saturday when they lost to the Commanders in the NFC divisional round.
For the first time since Dan Campbell arrived in Detroit, the future appears ... cloudy? Uncertain? Pick your term. Many of you are feeling it. You shouldn’t be. The Lions are going to be just fine.
Randle El, who played nine seasons as a receiver in the NFL, joined coach Dan Campbell's staff as the WR coach after two years as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 but were upset 45–31 by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round last weekend.
Lions coach Dan Campbell has big potential away from football. With a Super Bowl title he might become a cultural icon like Mike Ditka or John Madden.
There could be a ton of turnover, even with head coach Dan Campbell remaining in place at the top. But Campbell doesn't foresee the Lions falling out of contention for several reasons. "That core group is still intact and some of these guys are now -- we've signed some back,
Dan Campbell might lose a coach or two during the ongoing NFL hiring cycle, but he remains confident the Lions have the foundation to be back stronger next season to compete for the Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is disappointed his team had their hopeful Super Bowl run ended before it started, but he has faith the window remains wide open.
After a disappointing Divisional Round exit as a No. 1 seed, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he's back on his feet and that Detroit's championship window is still open.