Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams will be the next defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots. It's starting to feel like the Detroit Lions ' coaching staff is going to be unrecognizable by the end of the month.

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Detroit defensive line coach and run-game coordinator Terrell Williams is leaving the Lions to reunite with coach Mike Vrabel as the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator, per multiple reports Wednesday.

Fortunately, however, one coveted assistant coach may be staying in Detroit against all odds. Bears insider Brad Biggs reported on Wednesday that the Lions offensive line coach Ha

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

The New England Patriots continue to assemble their new coaching staff under head coach Mike Vrabel. After hiring Josh McDaniels back as the offensive coordinator, Vrabel now has his defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.

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.

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

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.

The opportunity to work with 23-year-old quarterback Caleb Williams proved to be a significant draw for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson to come to Chicago.