The deals are signed and the Lions have officially announced that Morton and Sheppard will replace Johnson and Glenn, ushering in a new era for the franchise.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and Commanders coach Dan Quinn are facing off for the first time as head coaches after battling in the NFC South.

The Detroit Lions became the second team in NFL history to win 15 games in the regular season and not advance in the playoffs.

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.

The Lions are promoted linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Sheppard, 37, joined Dan Campbell’s initial Lions staff as outside linebackers coach in 2021 and has overseen the entire unit the past three seasons.

The Detroit Lions appear to be preparing for the loss of pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who is the lead candidate to become the New York Jets’ next offensive coordinator. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero,

The Detroit Lions have lost several key members of their coaching staff, but how will this impact their performance in 2025?