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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The NFL season is coming close to an end, with only four teams remaining in the playoffs, there are more than 1,500 players contemplating what comes next.

The New England Patriots are set to hire Riley Larkin as an offensive assistant. This was reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Friday afternoon. Larkin served as the Ohio State Buckeyes offensive assistant in the quarterbacks room during their national championship run.

The Patriots have hired Giants defensive assistant Zak Kuhr, according to reports.