Mike Vrabel, Detroit Lions and Patriots

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Makes Second Big Hire, Poaching Former Lions Coach as DC
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.
Lions lose another member of coaching staff, this time to Mike Vrabel's Patriots
The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.
Mike Vrabel reportedly targets Lions coach to be Patriots DC
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.
Mike Vrabel Lands ‘Best’ in the League as Patriots New Defensive Coordinator
Mike Vrabel landed the "best" in the league, Detroit Lions D-line coach Terrell Williams, as New England Patriots defensive coordinator.
Two HBCU coaches join Patriots under Mike Vrabel’s leadership
Two HBCU coaches have been hired to the Patriots: former North Carolina A&T coach Terrell Williams and Florida A&M coach Milton Patterson
Mike Vrabel rounds out his coaching staff
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
Hirings of Jets’ Glenn and Patriots’ Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for them
Aaron Glenn had no doubts about where he wanted to go once the New York Jets’ head-coaching job became available. Home sweet NFL home.
Mike Vrabel, Patriots nailed coaching staff, but now comes hard part
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,
Mike Vrabel adds former NFL head coach to Patriots staff
Mike Vrabel is adding another veteran coach to his offensive staff. According to a source, the Patriots are hiring former NFL head coach, offensive coordinator, and veteran offensive line coach Doug Marrone.
2025 NFL coaching carousel: Tracking Detroit Lions staff changes
Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is off to be the New York Jets’ next head coach. As the two continue to build their staff—and other teams seek out some Lions coaches—the Lions will have to adjust and find new faces for their organization.
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Mike Vrabel, Patriots Hire Key Assistant From Lions for Defensive Coordinator Job
Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new ...
Patriots hire Lions’ Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator, reuniting him with Mike Vrabel
Williams reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.
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Terrell Williams departs Lions for Patriots DC position, rejoining Mike Vrabel
Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is departing the organization and will accept the defensive coordinator ...