Former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is off to Chicago to lead the Bears. Former defensive Aaron Glenn is now the head coach of the New York Jets. Both will be missed in Detroit, but Campbell and company must move forward with the assistants remaining. That process has already begun.

The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, CBS News Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer confirmed Saturday.

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have promoted an assistant coach to become their new defensive coordinator. Linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard is expected to replace Aaron Glenn as the Lions' new DC, according to multiple reports. Sheppard joined the Lions in 2021 and has quickly risen through the defensive coaching ranks for head coach Dan Campbell.

The Detroit Lions have some coaching positions to fill this offseason. While Dan Campbell is sticking around, they lost both coordinators this offseason: Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears and Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets.

Here are five burning questions for the Detroit Lions, led by Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, to tackle during the 2025 offseason.

Injuries derailed the Detroit Lions season and their defense. That’s well documented. As the Lions enter the off-season, there should be an emphasis for them to spend draft capital on adding pieces to their defense.

The Detroit Lions coaching staff will be without another person on the defensive side of the ball. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Lions have parted ways with assistant defensive line coach Cameron Davis,