Detroit Lions linebackers coach history
Kelvin Sheppard
Sheppard is the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Sheppard's record as the team's linebackers coach was 32-14-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Sheppard in playoff games.
Tyrone McKenzie
McKenzie was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2020 season.
Al Golden
Golden was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Sheridan
Sheridan was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2017 seasons, a total of four years. Sheridan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 36-28-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014, 2016) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Sheridan in playoff games.
Matt Burke
Burke was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009-2013 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Burke in playoff games.
Phil Snow
Snow was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Snow's record as the team's linebackers coach was 10-38-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Johnny Holland
Holland was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2005 season.
Richard Smith
Smith was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.
Glenn Pires
Pires was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. Pires' record as the team's linebackers coach was 5-27-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Don Clemons
Clemons was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1995-1996, 2000 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Clemons in playoff games.
Gary Moeller
Moeller was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Moeller in playoff games.
Howard Tippett
Tippett was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1994, 1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Tippett in playoff games.
Mike Murphy
Murphy was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1989 seasons, a total of five years.
Ed Beard
Beard was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1983) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Beard in playoff games.
Maxie Baughan
Baughan was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. Baughan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 21-20-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Baughan in playoff games.
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1979 seasons, a total of two years. Schottenheimer's record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Rollie Dotsch
Dotsch was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.
Jerry Glanville
Glanville was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1974-1976 seasons, a total of three years.
John Meyer
Meyer was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1973-1974 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Schmidt
Schmidt was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1966 season.
Carl Taseff
Taseff was the linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1965 season.
Detroit Lions linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Sheppard | 2022-2024 | 32-14-0 | 69.6% | 2-1 |
| Tyrone McKenzie | 2020 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Al Golden | 2018-2019 | 9-22-1 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Bill Sheridan | 2014-2017 | 36-28-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Matt Burke | 2009-2013 | 29-51-0 | 36.3% | 0-1 |
| Phil Snow | 2006-2008 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Johnny Holland | 2005 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Richard Smith | 2003-2004 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Glenn Pires | 2001-2002 | 5-27-0 | 15.6% | 0-0 |
| Gary Moeller | 1997-2000 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 0-2 |
| Don Clemons | 1995-1996, 2000 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Howard Tippett | 1994, 1996 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Mike Murphy | 1985-1989 | 27-52-0 | 34.2% | 0-0 |
| Ed Beard | 1983-1984 | 13-18-1 | 42.2% | 0-1 |
| Maxie Baughan | 1980-1982 | 21-20-0 | 51.2% | 0-1 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 1978-1979 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Rollie Dotsch | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Glanville | 1974-1976 | 20-22-0 | 47.6% | 0-0 |
| John Meyer | 1973-1974 | 13-14-1 | 48.2% | 0-0 |
| Joe Schmidt | 1966 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Carl Taseff | 1965 | 6-7-1 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions linebackers coach facts
- Carl Taseff was the first linebackers coach in Lions history in 1965.
- Mike Murphy and Matt Burke coached the most seasons as the Lions's linebackers coach at five seasons.
- Kelvin Sheppard is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.