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Kelvin Sheppard, Lions DC, to interview for Dolphins coaching job

January 13, 2026

The Miami Dolphins have requested permission to interview Kelvin Sheppard, the Detroit Lions' defensive coordinator, for their vacant head coaching position. This marks Sheppard's first head coaching interview after a year in his current role, following a progression through various coaching positions within the Lions organization.

Kelvin Sheppard, Lions DC, to interview for Dolphins coaching job

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Dolphins requested to interview Kelvin Sheppard for head coach position.
Sheppard is currently the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.
This is Sheppard's first head coaching interview.
He became the Lions' defensive coordinator in 2025 after serving as linebackers coach.
The Dolphins are also interviewing other candidates for the head coach role.

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Kelvin Sheppard, Lions DC, to interview for Dolphins coaching job

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