New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.

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.

Mike Vrabel landed the "best" in the league, Detroit Lions D-line coach Terrell Williams, as New England Patriots defensive coordinator.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has been on the job for a week and is ramping up his efforts to build out his coaching staff in Foxboro.

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.

Mike Vrabel has hired Josh McDaniels and Terrell Williams to be his top coordinators, while the Patriots have retained Jeremy Springer to lead special teams.

The New England Patriots have hired former Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels as their new offensive coordinator — his third stint in that role with the team, but his first since the departure of longtime mentor Bill Belichick.

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.

Mike Vrabel has snagged another Tennessee Titans connection. According to a source, Vrabel has added Zak Kuhr to his Patriots coaching staff. Kuhr reportedly interviewed in Foxborough on Thursday before accepting a job in New England. He was with the New York Giants last year serving as a defensive assistant.

Another former member of the Tennessee Titans coaching staff has made his way over to the New England Patriots. Outside of the Patriots' new hire at head coach,

The Bears acquired a top-notch coach to nurture Caleb Williams and boost the offense. And the Lions have lost not only Johnson, but defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who was hired as the Jets' head coach.