Campbell, players back DC Sheppard after Lions' defensive woes continue
05-10-2026 15:02 via espn.com

Campbell, players back DC Sheppard after Lions' defensive woes continue

Despite the Lions' defense's continued slide, Dan Campbell and his players refused to blame second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard after their loss Sunday night to the Panthers.
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