{
  "id": 12143071,
  "title": "Lions' Dan Campbell 'not talking' firing DC Kelvin Sheppard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/lions-dan-campbell-not-talking-firing-dc-kelvin-sheppard",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:50:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-dan-campbell-not-talking-115047427.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Detroit Lions faced defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football, with the Lions' defense suffering a major embarrassment. Quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers exploited the Lions' weaknesses, passing for 329 yards and two touchdowns while compiling 445 total offensive yards. Receiver Tetairoa McMillan had a stellar performance with 14 catches for 192 yards and two scores.\n\nEntering the game as the NFL's worst passing and scoring defenses, the Lions' numbers only worsened after the loss, with averages of 304.0 passing yards and 31.8 points per game. They ranked 21st in rushing defense with 119.8 yards per game. Following the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell was asked about considering a change at defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Campbell emphatically stated that he was not contemplating any changes, but rather focused on improving the team with the players they currently have. Campbell emphasized that panicking would not be productive, given the team's remaining 13 games and current 2-2 record.",
  "summary": "After another dismal defensive showing, Dan Campbell said he's \"not talking\" about firing defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dan Campbell, Lions players defend DC Kelvin Sheppard after another poor defensive showing: ‘It’s not a coaching thing’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dan-campbell-lions-players-defend-dc-kelvin-sheppard-after-another",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:35:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}