Terrell Williams spent six seasons working with new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel before coming to Detroit last winter.

Mike Vrabel is acting quickly to fill out his coaching staff with the New England Patriots, reportedly hiring Detroit Lions defensive line coach

The New England Patriots have hired Terrell Williams as the team's defensive coordinator, the team said Wednesday. The hiring is a reunion for Williams and newly named head coach Mike Vrabel as they worked together for six seasons in Tennessee.

The New England Patriots have found their next defensive coordinator, and the choice is not necessarily a surprising one. Terrell Williams, who spent six years with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee, will reunite with his former head coach in Foxboro.

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.

One day after reports that they are “targeting” Detroit Lions assistant Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator, the New England Patriots have indeed hired him to fill the open position.

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.

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.

Terrell Williams spent six seasons working with new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel before coming to Detroit last winter.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is set to become the defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, according to reports.

The New England Patriots have officially announced their coordinators for the 2025 season, including Terrell Williams as DC: One day after reports that they are “targeting” Detroit Lions assistant Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator,