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.

The NFL is a league that's always following a trend, so it's not a surprise the Detroit Lions' success under Dan Campbell has every team trying to find

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

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.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is considered top candidate for New England Patriots defensive coordinator opening.

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.

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

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.

Dan Campbell would never say it out loud, but he knows the Detroit Lions will be just fine without their highly-touted coordinators.

Since starting 4-19-1 as head coach, Campbell has guided the Lions to a 37-11 mark, including two division titles. Johnson and Glenn played significant roles, but it’s silly to think they’re turning off the lights on their way out and closing the Lions’ Super Bowl window.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is set to become the defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, according to reports.