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

Mike Vrabel has found his defensive coordinator, as Lions assistant Terrell Williams is joining the Patriots' coaching staff.

Randle El, who played nine seasons as a receiver in the NFL, joined coach Dan Campbell's staff as the WR coach after two years as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 but were upset 45–31 by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round last weekend.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports on Wednesday that Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams will become the New England Patriots' new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Williams worked with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23,

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.

Tennessee Titans star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons commented on Terrell Williams landing the defensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots. Simmons had some of his best seasons under Williams.

The New England Patriots have officially announced their coordinators for the 2025 season, including Terrell Williams as DC: One day after reports that they are “targeting” Detroit Lions assistant Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator,

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new defensive coordinator under Vrabel, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving Detroit to become the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator.

In the AFC, the Chiefs are back on the doorstep of the Super Bowl for the seventh straight season and taking on the Bills in what’s become one of the preeminent rivalries in the NFL this decade. In the NFC,

Chiefs wide receiver talks about what he's learned this year and how he's gearing up for the AFC championship in his first NFL season.