The Detroit Lions are looking to thrive this season on defense with new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. The biggest question for the Lions' defensive unit entering the season is, most importantly, can it stay healthy? Also, what will the play calling be without former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn?
It's safe to say that Sheppard has high expectations in his first season as the Lions' defensive coordinator. To make sure that the former Lions linebackers coach succeeds in his first season as defensive coordinator, Detroit signed cornerback D.J. Reed this offseason to replace Carlton Davis III.
The Lions signed Reed to a three-year, $48 million contract after Davis left for the New England Patriots on a three-year, $60 million deal.