The New England Patriots will be without a key staffer this weekend as defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will be away from the team for a few days, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Though head coach Mike Vrabel is a former defensive coordinator, albeit for a single season, he will entrust the defensive play-calling duties to inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

ILBs coach Zak Kuhr will call the defense for Sunday's game, per Mike Vrabel.

As for DC Terrell Williams' status, Vrabel said he will probably have an update next week "and then we'll go from there." — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 12, 2025

New England Patriots' Terrell Williams has been dealing with health concerns

Williams, a defensive line coach with the Lions for the past two s

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