Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to know about new Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

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.

The Lions have made it official with their two new coordinators. Detroit announced on Thursday that John Morton has been hired to serve as offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard has been promoted to defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Dan Campbell is promoting Kelvin Sheppard to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, filling void of Aaron Glenn, who took New York Jets head coach job.

The Detroit Lions announced today the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, CBS News sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer confirmed Saturday.

"I kept going, showed face and smiled every day. It just didn’t go my way," Rakestraw continued. "In some aspects of life, not everything goes your way. It’s not about that no more, it’s the next step. We already lost, game’s over with. Now, let’s develop a new habit, a new body and be available.”

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The Detroit Lions have a new defensive coordinator. According to multiple sources, the Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to their defensive coordinator position. This comes after former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left to become the head coach of the New York Jets.