Home / Sports / Patriots' Defensive Coordinator Overcomes Medical Scare, Leads Team to Preseason Success
Patriots' Defensive Coordinator Overcomes Medical Scare, Leads Team to Preseason Success
21 Aug
Summary
- Terrell Williams, Patriots' new defensive coordinator, dealt with a "medical scare" in the offseason
- Williams was absent from practice for a week due to dehydration, but is now "ready to go"
- Several defensive players have stood out in Williams' new scheme, including edge rushers and defensive tackles
As of August 21st, 2025, Terrell Williams, the new defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, has successfully navigated a challenging offseason and is now leading the team's defense during a promising preseason.
Earlier this summer, Williams dealt with a "medical scare" that had kept him away from coaching duties for a period. However, he has since recovered and is now fully engaged with the team, stating that he is "ready to go" and happy to be back on the field.
Williams' return has coincided with the emergence of several defensive standouts in the Patriots' preseason games. Edge rushers Keion White, K'Lavon Chaisson, and Truman Jones, as well as defensive tackles Milton Williams and Isaiah Iton (now on season-ending IR), have all impressed in the new defensive scheme implemented by Williams.
While some veteran players like Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings have seen their stocks dwindle, Williams emphasizes that there is no depth chart in his eyes and that the entire defense is working hard to improve. He is focused on ensuring the team can "start stacking these days" as they approach the start of the regular season.
With Williams at the helm, the Patriots' defense appears to be shaping up well, and the team is poised to build on their preseason success as they look to make a strong push in the upcoming NFL season.
