Former Detroit Lions defensive line coach and current New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has reportedly been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The veteran coach spent the 2024 season on the coaching staff of Dan Campbell, earning the respect of the roster and those on the coaching staff.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has tabbed linebackers coach Zak Kuhr to serve as the team’s defensive leader while Williams has been dealing with health issues.
According to masslive.com, “Patriots defensive line coach Clint McMillan said the veteran coach has been around Gillette Stadium helping out the staff.”
“I think it’s been the same the whole time. Like, I’m always going to ask him what he thinks up front. We always bounce ideas off of each other about how we can help the defensive line, what we like pass rush-wise,” McMillan said. “It’s been the same as it’s been, so he’s been able to continually help us be. Be a part of the collaboration to help us get ready for games. It’s been business kind of the same as it’s been.”
Back in the spring, the 51-year-old coach took time away from the AFC East squad to take care of his health and to address a serious medical issue.
