US EditionLions Defensive Coordinator Requested for Dolphins Head Coach Interview
Miami Dolphins seek to interview Kelvin Sheppard, 38, whose Detroit defense ranked 18th in total yards allowed, as part of their head coach search following Mike McDaniel's firing.
- On Jan. 12, 2026, the Miami Dolphins requested to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, who turned 38 earlier this month and is in his first year as coordinator.
- Last week, owner Stephen Ross let Mike McDaniel go after four seasons, and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is leading a search that produced seven candidates in three days.
- Promoted through Detroit's staff, Kelvin Sheppard rose from outside linebackers coach in 2021 to defensive coordinator after three seasons as linebackers coach and played eight NFL seasons.
- If hired by Miami, Kelvin Sheppard's departure would force Detroit Lions to replace a coordinator after Aaron Glenn left for the New York Jets, and including Sheppard would satisfy the Dolphins' Rooney Rule if they also interview Robert Saleh.
- Sheppard's defense showed promise early but faltered after the bye as Detroit went 4-6 and finished 18th in total defense and 22nd in scoring defense in 2025.
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