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.

Williams will reunite with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

The Patriots announced that McDaniels has been hired as the offensive coordinator on new head coach Mike Vrabel's staff on Wednesday. It is the third time that McDaniel has served in the role as he had two stints working for Bill Belichick and was part of six Super Bowl winners in New England.

The New England Patriots have hired former Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels as their new offensive coordinator — his third stint in that role with the team, but his first since the departure of longtime mentor Bill Belichick.

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

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, SportsCenter 5 has learned.