The Detroit Lions might be soon losing an assistant coach to the New England Patriots. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is filling out his staff.

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.

A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow spoke with the Patriots, a source confirmed. Crow coached with Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023. He held a number of roles including outside linebackers coach, defensive assistant and assistant special teams coach while with the Titans.

The New England Patriots will introduce Mike Vrabel as their new head coach at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, per a post on the team’s social media account.

Williams reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

Yes, Mike Vrabel is back in Foxborough ... It’s also no wonder that Aaron Glenn, the hot Detroit Lions coordinator, turned down New England’s request for an interview/intel collection ...

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 coach Mike Vrabel has filled out his staff, hiring longtime Bill Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator

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,

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