Things could change drastically for the New England Patriots, but it seems Mike Vrabel, alongside Terrell Williams, will implement a tried-and-true defensive plan for the team that has already been proven to work.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new defensive coordinator under Vrabel, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

New offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels could use a talented option to help Maye and the passing attack. However, in Blake Brockermeyer's latest mock draft for CBS Sports, the Patriots turn to the best player available in Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter.

One such example is Detroit Lions defensive line coach/run-game coordinator ... Tedy Bruschi reacts to the Patriots hiring former teammate Mike Vrabel as head coach. 3. Cowden file: Longtime scout and personnel executive Ryan Cowden, who will be joining ...

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

Mike Vrabel's coaching staff with the Patriots is coming along nicely, but now, the team needs to focus on upgrading their roster. Vrabel's ties to New England, where he played from 2001 to 2008, winning three Super Bowls along the way,

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

Mike Vrabel continues to build his Patriots staff, and a pair of interesting names have emerged on Monday as that process continues.

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.

The Patriots roster needs some serious work, so let's check out three moves they should look to make this offseason.

The Patriots struck gold with Mike Vrabel, who tops the ranking of NFL head coaching hires, while the Cowboys fell short with Brian Schottenheimer.