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.

The Patriots are reportedly set to hire Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as the new defensive coordinator.

A report from @mzenitz indicates that the New England Patriots are targeting Lions' DL coach Terrell Williams to be their new DC. He worked closely with Patriots HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee. Another change to the coaching staff could be on the horizon @DetroitPodcast

According to reports, the New England Patriots want to hire Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is departing the organization and will accept the defensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots. Williams had previously worked with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during their stint with the Tennessee Titans.

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.

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

It has been full steam ahead for New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel since arriving in Foxborough. He went from the podi

This will be a pivotal offseason under coach Mike Vrabel and the newly-assembled staff. The Patriots have an opportunity to reshape their team with some high-profile free agents. There’s hope that New England will be a more desirable destination with a talented rookie quarterback in Drake Maye and a more experienced coaching staff in place.

Patterson spent four years at FAMU, the first three under new Florida International University head coach Willie Simmons. He was the co-defensive coordinator on the 2023 team that won the HBCU national title along with Ryan Smith.