The New England Patriots hiring Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator makes Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike a smart free-agency target.

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

A report from @mzenitz indicates that the New England Patriots are targeting Lions' DL coach Terrell Williams to be their new DC. He worked closely with Patriots HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee. Another change to the coaching staff could be on the horizon @DetroitPodcast

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is departing the organization and will accept the defensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots. Williams had previously worked with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during their stint with the Tennessee Titans.

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 set to become the defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, according to reports.

The Detroit Lions' coaching staff has undergone the biggest changes yet this offseason under fifth-year head coach Dan Campbell.

Here are four things to know about new Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Read more on Boston.com.

Many of the Lions' top free agents on defense are coming off season-ending injuries, including Carlton Davis and Derrick Barnes.

Mike Vrabel is acting quickly to fill out his coaching staff with the New England Patriots, hiring Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams

Williams will join offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer on head coach Mike Vrabel’s staff. He worked with Vrabel for six years (2018-2023) with the Tennessee Titans, and was most recently a defensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Detroit Lions this past year.

The Patriots are reportedly set to hire Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as the new defensive coordinator.