The Jets introduced former Detroit Lions coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach Monday. The Lions hired Kelvin Sheppard as their next DC.
Aaron Glenn coached the Detroit Lions defense from 2021-24 before being hired as the next New York Jets head coach. Is he the next Dan Campbell?
The New York Jets introduced new head coach Aaron Glenn, the former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, on Monday as owner Woody Johnson and his staff attempted to turn the page on a harshly disappointing 2024 season.
The #Lions are promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, filling the shoes of Aaron Glenn, per me and @MikeGarafolo. A quick rise for the eight-year NFL veteran, Sheppard earns a DC job in only his third season under Dan Campbell. pic.twitter.com/cM3m9ebqEc
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.
Here are the strengths of six realistic Lions defensive coordinator candidates after Glenn's departure.
ALLEN PARK -- There are still some holes on the staff to fill. But the two biggest questions have been answered, with the Detroit Lions landing on John Morton as offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator.
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The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the
Aaron Glenn is the new head coach of the New York Jets, and he's likely to take some key people from the Detroit Lions with him. The post Lions Predicted to Lose Key Personnel to Aaron Glenn and the Jets appeared first on Heavy Sports.