- _Lions Announce New Coordinators: John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard Take the Helm_
The Detroit Lions have officially announced the hiring of two new coordinators, John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard, to join head coach Dan Campbell’s staff. Morton, a seasoned veteran with extensive experience in the NFL, has been appointed as the team’s new offensive coordinator. Sheppard, a former player and rising star in the coaching ranks, has been promoted to defensive coordinator.
Morton’s hiring marks a return to Detroit, where he previously served as the team’s senior offensive assistant in 2022. He spent the last two seasons as the passing game coordinator for the Denver Broncos. Morton’s experience working with Campbell in New Orleans in 2016, where he was the receivers coach and Campbell was the tight ends coach, made him an attractive candidate for the Lions.
Sheppard, a former linebacker who played for the Lions in 2018, has been a member of Campbell’s staff since 2021. He began as the team’s outside linebackers coach and was later promoted to linebackers coach, a position he held for the last three seasons. Sheppard’s promotion to defensive coordinator is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the team.
The Lions are looking to build on their momentum from last season, and the hiring of Morton and Sheppard is a significant step in that direction. With their combined experience and expertise, the team is poised to make a strong push in the upcoming season.
