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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.

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

Mike Vrabel is acting quickly to fill out his coaching staff with the New England Patriots, hiring Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams

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

Williams will join offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer on head coach Mike Vrabel’s staff. He worked with Vrabel for six years (2018-2023) with the Tennessee Titans, and was most recently a defensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Detroit Lions this past year.

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

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

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