Williams will reunite with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.
The Patriots coaching staff is quickly taking shape under new head coach Mike Vrabel. According to ESPN, New England is hiring Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be the team's defensive coordinator. Before his time with the Lions, Williams spent several years on Vrabel's coaching staff in Tennessee.
Detroit defensive line coach and run-game coordinator Terrell Williams is leaving the Lions to reunite with coach Mike Vrabel as the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator, per multiple reports Wednesday.
The coordinators for the 2025 season are set for the New England Patriots. Coach Mike Vrabel put together a staff of familiar faces, including offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, defensive coordinator Terrell Williams and special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel’s first staff in New England is continuing to come together. ESPN reports that Terrell Williams will be Vrabel’s defensive coordinator during the 2025 season. Williams was identified as the team’s top choice earlier this week.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has found his coordinators, reportedly landing on Terrell Williams as the team's defensive coordinator.
The 50-year-old Williams coached defensive line for Mike Vrabel for six seasons in Tennessee, also serving as the team’s assistant head coach for Vrabel’s final season.
FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots are hiring former Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be their new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss.