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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The New England Patriots have hired Terrell Williams as the team's defensive coordinator, SportsCenter 5 has learned.