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.

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. It’s an expected move for Patriots coach Mike Vrabel considering he worked ...

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

According to Adam Schefter, the Patriots are indeed hiring Lions DL coach Terrell Williams to their staff as defensive coordinator.  The two sides had been heavily linked since Williams worked for new Patriots HC Mike Vrabel with the Titans.

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

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving Detroit to become the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new defensive coordinator under Vrabel, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is departing the organization ... According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, "Vrabel thought so highly of Williams that he had him serve as head ...

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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2025 One has to wonder if Simmons could somehow make his way to the Patriots for a reunion with Williams. It's a long shot at this point considering ...

Randle El, who played nine seasons as a receiver in the NFL, joined coach Dan Campbell's staff as the WR coach after two years as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 but were upset 45–31 by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round last weekend.