The New England Patriots hiring Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator makes Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike a smart free-agency target.

For the first time in 25 years, the Patriots will have a new-look defense. Here's what to expect out of Terrell Williams and Mike Vrabel's unit.

Here are four things to know about new Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Read more on Boston.com.

When Vrabel was named Titans head coach in 2018, he hired Williams to coach the defensive line, and by 2023 named him assistant head coach and had him serve as head coach of the team's preseason opener. Vrabel cited Williams' ability to "reach every player" across the roster -- including offense.

Mike Vrabel shared there were a pair of key elements that made him want to hire Josh McDaniels. Read more on Boston.com.

The New England Patriots have turned over a good percentage of their coaching staff from 2024 to 2025, including Terrell Williams replacing DeMarcus Covington as the team's defensive coordinator.

It has been full steam ahead for New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel since arriving in Foxborough. He went from the podium at his introductory press conference to the office to begin assembling what many view as the deepest and most experienced coaching staff the Patriots have seen in years.

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.

Williams reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams agreed Wednesday to join new New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's staff as defensive coordinator, the Patriots announced Wednesday.

The New England Patriots have hired Terrell Williams as the team's defensive coordinator, the team said Wednesday.

That’s because new head coach Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams are expected to run the same defense that they deployed while together on the Titans from 2018 to 2023 ...