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.

"I'm excited for the people here in Boston and New England and our fans to get to know Terrell the way that I did my first year in Tennessee." The post What Mike Vrabel said of Patriots’ coordinator hires Josh McDaniels and Terrell Williams appeared first on Boston.

Mike Vrabel's coaching staff with the Patriots is coming along nicely, but now, the team needs to focus on upgrading their roster. Vrabel's ties to New England, where he played from 2001 to 2008, winning three Super Bowls along the way,

When Mike Vrabel began his post-NFL playing career as an assistant coach at Ohio State in 2011, he had thoughts of one day returning to the New England Patriots.

Terrell Williams, Detroit Lions run game coordinator and defensive line coach, speaks with players on the sideline during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31. (Jake May | MLive.com) Mike Vrabel has his sights set on his next Patriots defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions might be soon losing an assistant coach to the New England Patriots. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is filling out his staff.

Mike Vrabel was believed to be a candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders’ vacant head coaching job. However, he was never interviewed by the organization because he reportedly told his former teammate—and Raiders minority owner—Tom Brady that he was going to New England, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Williams reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

After naming Josh McDaniels their offensive coordinator, Mike Vrabel and the Patriots have found their defensive coordinator.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has filled out his staff, hiring longtime Bill Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator

Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow spoke with the Patriots, a source confirmed. Crow coached with Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023. He held a number of roles including outside linebackers coach, defensive assistant and assistant special teams coach while with the Titans.