Montgomery, 46, was considered an internal favorite to become the Lions’ offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson departed to become the Chicago Bears’ new head coach. Ultimately, the role went to Auburn Hills native and Western Michigan graduate John Morton, who served as a senior offensive assistant on Dan Campbell’s staff in 2022.

The Detroit Lions are predicted to address a potential pressing need by signing a projected $40 million defender in free agency this offseason.

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

Heading into the 2024 season, a jump was expected from second-year linebacker Jack Campbell. The Iowa product, who Detroit drafted in the first round of the 2024 Draft, delivered as he became an integral part of the team’s defense.

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

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.

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have promoted an assistant coach to become their new defensive coordinator. Linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard is expected to replace Aaron Glenn as the Lions' new DC, according to multiple reports. Sheppard joined the Lions in 2021 and has quickly risen through the defensive coaching ranks for head coach Dan Campbell.

The only team left that the Lions won't face in the 2025 regular season is the Buffalo Bills. "Feels like one of those games would make a pretty good primetime opener," Detroit Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett wrote on X on Sunday. That could be a ...

The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

The Bills know they've probably got a lot of extra fans this time of year, but the ones they've always had are plenty.

An intriguing option has been suggested for the Bills. Lou Scataglia of NFL Spin Zone has named Chris Godwin a piece that could help get Buffalo to the Super Bowl in 2025.

Eagles defeated the Commanders in the NFC Championship game, reminding Detroit Lions fans of their team's loss in previous year's NFC Championship.