Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.

“This week is Crucial Catch and I unfortunately have to tell you that Terrell Williams was determined to have prostate cancer and is in the process of treatment, meeting with specialists and figuring out the best plan of attack to heal it, fix it, and allow him to get back to better health,” Vrabel said.

“You know how much Terrell means to me and the people around this football team. So, we want to send our regards and just publicly let everyone know that’s what he’s dealing with.”

Williams, 51, had been dealing with an undisclosed health issue over the last few weeks. He left the team prior to their Week 2 win over the Dolphins and didn’t coach that game. Wi

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