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

Lions tight ends coach Steve Heiden is leaving to become the new offensive line coach for the New York Jets, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move reunites Heiden with Aaron Glenn, the Lions’ former defensive coordinator who just took the Jets head coach job.

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.

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

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

According to reports, the New England Patriots want to hire Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as their next defensive coordinator.

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

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving Detroit to become the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator.

Steve Heiden, who spent the past 2 seasons coaching TEs for the Detroit Lions, joins former Lions DC Aaron Glenn's staff with the New York Jets.

The Detroit Lions have been experiencing some changes early in the offseason, and one of the biggest ones was the loss of defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who is now the defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots.

Brian Belichick will leave the Patriots in 2025 after being with them since 2016. His departure aligns with the team's transition under new head coach