Campbell, Players Support DC Sheppard Amidst Lions’ Defensive Struggles
Following their Sunday night loss to the Panthers, which continued the Lions' defensive struggles, Dan Campbell and his players publicly expressed their continued support for second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, refusing to as
Eric Woodyard Oct 5, 2026, 02:31 AM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50107855/lions-campbell-discuss-dismissing-dc-sheppard-loss)._
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