Dolphins requested an interview with Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard regarding their head-coaching vacancy.

13 January 2026

Sheppard’s unit played pretty well in his first season as defensive coordinator despite injuries hitting the unit hard. The Lions finished fifth in defensive DVOA and there was almost no dropoff from Aaron Glenn leaving for the Jets. Sheppard, 38, could be a name that picks up some more buzz before this hiring cycle is over.