Overview
- Sheppard will meet in person with Miami on Monday, his first known interview for an NFL head-coaching job.
- The Lions granted permission after the Dolphins requested the interview last week, according to multiple reports.
- Sheppard moved from LSU player development in 2020 to Detroit’s defensive coordinator in 2025, and he previously played for Miami.
- Dan Campbell has praised Sheppard’s growth after a mixed first year running Detroit’s defense.
- If Miami hires Sheppard, Detroit would receive two third-round draft picks under the league’s hiring compensation rules.