This is an interesting development. In addition to Robert Saleh, the 49ers have interviewed Detroit Lions defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. Saleh obviously is ...

The Vikings are hiring former Bears secondary coach Deshea Townsend to the same role on Kevin O'Connell's coaching staff, according to Pro Football Network's Aaron Wilson. O'Connell's staff is ...

Passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend speaks to reporters about CB Terrion Arnold and CB Nick ...

A large number of cornerbacks and safeties is a good problem to have for the Detroit Lions going into 2025. What has been an issue for the Lions in recent years seems like it may be a strength going ...

The Detroit Lions rely on their cornerbacks to play a tough, physical brand of football in their defensive scheme. Second-year cornerbacks coach Deshea Townsend and defensive coordinator Kelvin ...

After a disappointing first season in the NFL, Detroit Lions 2024 second-round pick and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. revealed the original plan for his rookie season was to play in the slot. "A lot ...

The Detroit Lions defense returns nearly everyone from the beginning of the 2024 season to kick off the 2025 training camp. For a young player like Ennis Rakestraw trying to find his role, that ...

Cornerback Deshea Townsend did not intercept a pass in the NFL until his 60th game, when he picked off Cleveland Browns quarterback Tim Couch twice in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-7 victory on Jan. 6, ...

Terrion Arnold impressed in coverage against the Vikings, but one piece of his game was "unacceptable," Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard said.