Lions' Jimmy Rolder, despite injury, still expected to contribute in Year 1

Despite suffering a leg injury that'll cost him some time, Lions LB Jimmy Rolder is expected to get back on the field and ...

Lions DC: Injury won't keep rookie LB Jimmy Rolder from contributing

Jimmy Rolder will miss time with the leg injury he suffered in training camp Friday, July 31, but Detroit Lions defensive ...
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5 takeaways from DC Kelvin Sheppard

Catch up on all the news from Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's training camp media session.

How Kelvin Sheppard can improve in 2026

Exploring ways in which Detroit Lions Kelvin Sheppard can improve as defensive play-caller.
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To improve the Lions' defense in 2026, Kelvin Sheppard is studying the best from 2025

The Detroit Lions' defense struggled to stay afloat in 2025 under first-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Entering year two, Sheppard is aiming much higher -- and he's using the league's ...
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Sheppard on creating defensive identity

DC Kelvin Sheppard speaks to the media on the importance of developing a strong defensive identity and the expectations for ...
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Lions observations: Kelvin Sheppard adjusts, adapts and won’t be as stubborn

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator learned a lot from the second half of last season when the defense took a step back. Junfu Han / Imagn Images ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Another day, another OTA session ...

Kelvin Sheppard Makes Jimmy Rolder Prediction

Jimmy Rolder’s leg injury will cost him time, but Kelvin Sheppard still expects the Lions rookie to contribute this season.