The long-reported hirings for the coordinator vacancies in Detroit are now official. On Thursday, the Lions organization hired Kelvin Sheppard as the new defensive coordinator and John Morton as the offensive coordinator.
Both moves have been known for some time, but the press release from the Lions indicates that the moves are now finalized.
Sheppard moves up from the LB coach position to the defensive coordinator role. He takes over for Aaron Glenn, who is now the head coach of the New York Jets.
Morton returns to the Lions, where he served as an offensive assistant in 2022, from the Denver Broncos. He served as the Broncos’ passing game coordinator.