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Lions DC to interview on Monday for head coach opening with Dolphins

On Monday, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard will interview with the Miami Dolphins for its head coach opening.

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Dolphins’ head coaching hire is Packers’ pain, Lions’ gain

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Dolphins hire Packers DC Jeff Hafley as head coach

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Dolphins tap Packers defensive co-ordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach, replacing Mike McDaniel

The Miami Dolphins and Jeff Hafley have reached an agreement to make the former Boston College head coach and Packers defensive coordinator their coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told Th...

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Report: Dolphins hiring Packers DC Hafley as new head coach

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Dolphins in Depth: Will the Green Bay GM and coach duo fix Dolphins?

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Bears get break with Dolphins signing rival coach

The Miami Dolphins are hiring Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to be their next head coach.

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Miami Dolphins hiring Jeff Hafley as coach to replace Mike McDaniel

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Reports: Anthony Weaver gets 2nd interviews with Ravens, Steelers

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Lions would receive NFL draft picks if Dolphins hire Kelvin Sheppard

If the Dolphins were to hire Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard as its next head coach, Detroit would receive 2026 NFL draft compensation.

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What should Detroit Lions do with key 2026 free agents? You decide

What should Brad Holmes and Detroit Lions do with their 2026 free agents? We're giving the power to the fans, who can vote in our poll on each player.

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Lions final grades: Defense substandard at multiple levels in 2025

This is the second installment of a three-part series grading the 2025 Detroit Lions, who finished 9-8 and missed the postseason for the first time in three years. Today’s story will cover

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Lions’ Critical $26 Million Defender Threat to Get Poached in Free Agency

The Detroit Lions may not be able to bring back one of their most important defensive starters over the last five years for the 2026 season.

Aaron Glenn May Poach Detroit Lions Defensive Coach

Detroit Lions defensive assistant/safeties coach earns interview with New York Jets. The New York Jets have completed a round of interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position. Among those interviewed were Detroit Lions defensive assistant/safeties coach Jim O'Neil.

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Kelvin Sheppard: 'I don't see drastic change' to Lions defense in 2026

Safety Kerby Joseph's absence due to a knee injury has left the Detroit Lions without a key piece to stop the passing game.

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Lions Make Aidan Hutchinson Announcement Amid Offseason Moves

Detroit Lions player Aidan Hutchinson is in the news, as the team continues their search for a new offensive coordinator.

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Vikings defense forces six turnovers, knocks out Lions from playoff contention with fourth win in a row

With their playoff lives on the line, the Detroit Lions produced an absolute dud, turning the ball over six times, forcing zero turnovers and falling to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10. That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss.

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What experts are saying about Detroit Lions’ hiring of OC Drew Petzing

The connection to draw on new Lions OC Drew Petzing: He and Detroit run-game coordinator Hank Fraley were young assistants together in Minnesota from 2014-16. The Lions very much value Fraley—they fought to keep him from going to Seattle last year—so his influence is there.

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Detroit Lions Strengthen Trenches in Latest 7-Round Mock Draft

The Detroit Lions will enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear identity and an equally clear list of priorities. Rather than chasing splashy skill-position players or forcing need-based reaches, Detroit is in prime position to prioritize building up the trenches, along with its depth and long-term sustainability at multiple positions.