Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is departing the organization and will accept the defensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots. Williams had previously worked with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during their stint with the Tennessee Titans.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.

The New England Patriots are reportedly hiring Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as their new defensive coordinator, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss.

Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who worked with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023, is leaving Detroit to become the Patriots defensive coordinator, sources tell @MikeReiss and me. Vrabel thought so highly of Williams that he had him serve as head coach of the… pic.twitter.com/sZdeQoT6NL

The New England Patriots continue to assemble their new coaching staff under head coach Mike Vrabel. After hiring Josh McDaniels back as the offensive coordinator, Vrabel now has his defensive coordinator.

Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots landed the "best" in the league as defensive coordinator. The post Mike Vrabel Lands ‘Best’ in the League as Patriots New Defensive Coordinator appeared first on Heavy Sports.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has found his coordinators, reportedly landing on Terrell Williams as the team's defensive coordinator.