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

Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving Detroit to be the new defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots

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 is leaving Detroit to become the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator.

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

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

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

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is filling out his coaching staff. After it was reported yesterday that Josh McDaniels would be making his return to New England for a third stint as the Patriots offensive coordinator,

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

After naming Josh McDaniels their offensive coordinator, Mike Vrabel and the Patriots have found their defensive coordinator.