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. As first reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss and Adam Schefter, Williams come to Foxboro to reunite with new head coach Mike Vrabel.
Original story 1/21/2025: Patriots targeting Lions assistant Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator, per report
The New England Patriots appear to be zeroing in on their next defensive coordinator.
According to a report by Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel is “targeting” Detroit Lions assistant Terrell Williams for the open position.