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.

New England Patriots legendary coach Bill Belichick had his own right-hand man, whose official title was “Director of Football Research,” but who advised Belichick closely on every aspect of football from in-game management to roster construction.

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.

New England Patriots executive vice president of football business Robyn Glaser informed the team of her plans to resign on Friday, according to ESPN's

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is expected to bring a couple of more familiar faces on his newest coaching venture. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Frank Piraino and John Streicher, Vrabel’s former strength coach and football research director with the Tennessee Titans, could be joining him in New England.

According to Reiss, sources around the NFL also expect former Titans strength coach Frank Piraino to join Vrabel in New England. Pieraino was the Titans strength and conditioning coach from 2019-2022. In 2023, he became Tennesse’s director of sports performance.

The New England Patriots continue to announce major changes, including interview requests, with recent reports indicating they want to speak with a Dolphins coach to assist Mike Vrabel. Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are making internal changes to improve the team heading into the 2025 season,

After naming Josh McDaniels their offensive coordinator, Mike Vrabel and the Patriots have found their defensive coordinator.

Sean McVay confirmed to reporters on Thursday that Streicher is leaving the Rams after just one season. He’s headed to New England, joining the Patriots’ staff under new head coach Mike Vrabel. Streicher previously spent time with the Titans when Vrabel was the head coach there, so it’s hardly surprising to see them reuniting in New England.

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 will be the next defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots. It's starting to feel like the Detroit Lions ' coaching staff is going to be unrecognizable by the end of the month.