With Aaron Glenn leaning toward a move to New York, one of his current assistants could become a sought-after candidate for defensive coordinator positions.

According to Jordan Schultz, Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard is expected to draw interest for open DC roles.

Sheppard’s chances as a coordinator are partly tied to Glenn’s future.

If the Lions’ defensive coordinator takes the Jets head coaching job (or another head coach role), Sheppard could be a natural fit to replace him in Detroit.

Additionally, Sheppard might be an option to join Glenn in New York or another destination.

A 2011 third-round pick out of LSU, Sheppard played nearly a decade in the NFL before transitioning to coaching.

He joined the Lions staff as their outside linebackers coach and later became the inside linebackers coach, a position he has held for three seasons.

Sheppard has been credited with reviving the careers of veterans like Alex Anzalone and developing young talents like Jack Campbell and Malcolm Rodriguez.

Schultz notes that Sheppard enjoys a “sterling” reputation not only in Detroit but across the league, making a promotion likely even without a Lions connection.