The New England Patriots proceed to assemble their new teaching employees beneath head coach Mike Vrabel.
After hiring Josh McDaniels again because the offensive coordinator, Vrabel now has his defensive coordinator.
In accordance with ESPN senior insider Adam Schefter (by way of insider Ari Meirov), Lions defensive position coach Terrell Williams is ready to change into the brand new defensive coordinator up in Foxborough.
Williams coached beneath Vrabel whereas the 2 have been with the Tennessee Titans for six seasons (2018-2023).
#Lions DL coach Terrell Williams is leaving Detroit to change into the brand new DC of the #Patriots beneath Mike Vrabel, per @AdamSchefter. Williams and Vrabel have been collectively in Tennessee from 2018-2023.
Dan Campbell — who as soon as known as Williams the very best defensive position coach within the NFL — is… pic.twitter.com/V6ei8HlvLy
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 22, 2025
An underlying a part of this rent implies that the Detroit Lions are actually set to lose three key assistants, with former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson turning into the pinnacle coach of the Chicago Bears, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn possible set to change into a head coach quickly, and now Williams strikes on to a brand new group.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell as soon as known as Williams the very best defensive position coach within the league, and that ought to excite the followers in New England.
Williams has coached within the NFL for the final 13 seasons however has by no means been a defensive coordinator.
He has all the time been a defensive position coach or a run recreation coordinator.
It is a massive step up for him.
Nevertheless, he appears to be prepared for the problem, contemplating the Lions have been the most effective groups in run protection within the common season with out Professional Bowl edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson and beginning defensive deal with Alim McNeill for a lot of the season.
Count on the Patriots’ protection to considerably enhance in 2025 after rating within the backside half in complete protection final season.
