Mike Vrabel landed the "best" in the league, Detroit Lions D-line coach Terrell Williams, as New England Patriots defensive coordinator.

Terrell Williams, Detroit Lions run game coordinator and defensive line coach, speaks with players on the sideline during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31. (Jake May | MLive.com) Mike Vrabel has his sights set on his next Patriots defensive coordinator.

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 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.

Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who worked with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023, is leaving Detroit to become the Patriots defensive coordinator, sources tell @MikeReiss and me. Vrabel thought so highly of Williams that he had him serve as head coach of the… pic.twitter.com/sZdeQoT6NL

The Detroit Lions might be soon losing an assistant coach to the New England Patriots. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is filling out his staff.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is departing the organization and will accept the defensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots.

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

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

Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who worked with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023, is leaving Detroit to become the Patriots defensive coordinator, sources tell @MikeReiss and me. Vrabel thought so highly of Williams that he had him serve as head coach of the… pic.twitter.com/sZdeQoT6NL

After firing Dennis Allen in November, New Orleans will likely pick from seven candidates to be the team's next head coach.