Source: Patriots to move DC Williams to new role

Mike ReissFeb 12, 2026, 05:39 PM ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots are opening their defensive coordinator position by moving Terrell Williams, who missed the 2025 season after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, to a high-ranking role on coach Mike Vrabel’s staff, a source confirmed.

Williams was recently cleared to return, according to Vrabel, who

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