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

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.

According to reports, the New England Patriots want to hire Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator.

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

Williams helped the Lions’ defense finish fifth in the NFL against the run this season despite several key losses on the defensive line, headlined by Aidan Hutchinson.

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

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s season ended with a heartbreaking loss against the Washington Commanders. Yet, the bad days for the Lions continue. After star offensive coordinator Ben Johnson took the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears,

The New England Patriots’ new-look coaching staff is starting to come together. Mike Vrabel, who replaced Jerod Mayo as the Patriots’ head coach, hired Josh McDaniels as his offensive coordinator and Terrell Williams as his defensive coordinator.

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 considered top candidate for New England Patriots defensive coordinator opening.

The Patriots are targeting Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be their new defensive coordinator under Mike Vrabel, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.