Kelvin Sheppard

Kelvin Anthony Sheppard (born January 2, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. The Buffalo Bills drafted him with the 68th pick in the 3rd round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.

Sheppard was traded from the Bills to the Indianapolis Colts for Jerry Hughes on April 29, 2013. He signed with the Dolphins on September 8, 2014 to a free agent contract.

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  • Buffalo Bills bio
  • LSU Tigers bio
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    Lions free agent pitch lands former $66 million veteran edge rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson

    Sportingnews 22 Mar 2025
    The Lions should look to add Ogbah to the defensive line, as the veteran would compete for a starting spot on Kelvin Sheppard's defense and bring a ton of experience to the edge rusher group ... MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS ... .
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    Lions bolster depth by re-signing key pass rusher to one-year deal

    Michigan Live 20 Mar 2025
    He also logged 19 snaps on special teams. With a full offseason program and training camp in Detroit, Muhammad could develop into an even more valuable piece under new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and new defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers.
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    Detroit Lions re-sign TE Shane Zylstra; where every Lions FA will play in 2025

    Detroit Free Press 18 Mar 2025
    Former NFL linebacker Kirk Morrison talks Detroit Lions' new DC Kelvin Sheppard. ESPN broadcaster and former player Kirk Morrison shares his experiences playing with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard ... 3 tight end ... Still a free agent.
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    Von Miller urged to join Super Bowl contender with need at edge rusher

    Sportingnews 17 Mar 2025
    Sports Illustrated's Christian Booher believes the Detroit Lions should sign Miller and pair him with Aidan Hutchinson ... The former Texas A&M standout would flourish in a rotational role and provide adequate production for Kelvin Sheppard's defense ... .
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    Lions land among league's elite in post-free agency NFL power rankings

    Sportingnews 17 Mar 2025
    Head coach Dan Campbell replaced Johnson with John Morton as offensive coordinator and promoted Kelvin Sheppard to fill the role Glenn left as defensive coordinator ... The Lions signed D.J ... Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News. 6 (-1). Iyer ... 3. Cameron ... 2 (+3) ... 2 ... .
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    Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell is 'Mr. Can Do It All,' and maybe a fit for Detroit Lions

    Detroit Free Press 17 Mar 2025
    26, 2025 ... Take the best available player who fits the team ... But need matters less to Holmes than fit, and Jihaad Campbell seems like a fit for the Lions and what they want to do defensively under new linebacker-centric coordinator Kelvin Sheppard ... 28.
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    Roundtable: Early Lions free agency hits and misses

    Royal Oak Daily Tribune 17 Mar 2025
    The writers from Sports Illustrated/All Lions give their opinions on a handful of Lions-related topics from this week. ... Related Articles. Detroit Lions . ... Reed ... I think re-signing him will pay major dividends for Kelvin Sheppard’s defense ... Booher.
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    New Lions cornerback DJ Reed to 'empty the tank' in pursuit of Super Bowl

    Detroit news 14 Mar 2025
    From a stylistic and mentality standpoint, he fits like a glove in the system of new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, which is expected to have a high level of continuity compared to the one run by former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
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    D.J. Reed reveals he chose Lions over another NFC contender

    Sportingnews 13 Mar 2025
    The Detroit Lions made a huge free-agent splash to address the secondary, as the team signed cornerback D.J ... Reed will be a pivotal piece in Kelvin Sheppard's defense and serve as the team's primary boundary corner along with Terrion Arnold ... .
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    Lions free agent proposal lands $54.5 million 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher

    Sportingnews 12 Mar 2025
    Why not sign a deal with the hometown team?" Gerber wrote ... The Lions have already made a splash signing for Kelvin Sheppard's defense, agreeing to a three-year deal with former New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed on Monday ... MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS ... .
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    Lions veteran DE looks to prove his value after injury-shortened season

    Michigan Live 11 Mar 2025
    Instead, he wanted to prove he was who he says he is ... RELATED ... Davenport returning to Detroit shows the Lions have faith not only in his recovery but also in his ability to be an asset in the defense under new coordinator Kelvin Sheppard ... ....
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    Lions agree to terms with free agent cornerback D.J. Reed

    The Times of India 10 Mar 2025
    The Detroit Lions have secured a veteran cornerback to fill the spot left by Carlton Davis. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, D.J ... Reed is a great addition for new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard ... .
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    D.J. Reed has one-word response to signing with Lions in free agency

    Sportingnews 10 Mar 2025
    Adding the veteran defensive back to Kelvin Sheppard's defense is a masterful move from general manager Brad Holmes on the opening day of legal tampering, and Reed also seems excited to be a Lion ... His veteran experience will also be a major plus ... Reed.
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    Derrick Barnes fully recovered from knee injury, says Lions are 'building something great'

    Detroit Free Press 10 Mar 2025
    Barnes said he expects to have a similar role this fall under new Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Sheppard, the Lions’ linebackers coach the past four seasons, replaced Aaron Glenn, who ...
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    Proposed Lions blockbuster trade replaces Za'Darius Smith with projected $59 million All-Pro

    Sportingnews 09 Mar 2025
    "As soon as Aidan Hutchinson went down with a broken leg last season, Detroit became a leading candidate to acquire an edge rusher ... The Lions must try to add Hendrickson and take Kelvin Sheppard's defense to the next level. MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS ... .
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