Now, just one year into his tenure, Sheppard is being named in potential head coaching conversations. NFL insider Tom Pelissero listed Sheppard among his list of potential first-time head coach candidates, which is compiled through conversations with league sources.

As the Detroit Lions are navigating losing both coordinators in the offseason, head coach Dan Campbell made an unorthodox move last week. The fifth-year head coach called offensive plays for the first time this year during the game,

“You just see it on both sides of the ball,” Schottenheimer said of Campbell’s influence. “His identity and finger prints are all over that football team. I love the aggressiveness he plays with.” Schottenheimer has an appreciation for that playing style — just as he did 20 years ago.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston were once together on the same team during their respective stints with the New Orleans Saints.

The Lions are 0-for-7 on fourth down attempts in their past 3 games and gave 3 big conversions to the Packers on Thursday.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared his thoughts after a "frustrating" loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving.

The Detroit Lions, now 7-4 but still on the outside looking in at the NFC playoff picture, will host a Thanksgiving Day game as per usual. And as is often the case, the Green Bay Packers, who are 7-3-1 and sitting in the No.