Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams OK after leaving practice to be treated for dehydration
Trainers were seen rushing a stretcher over to the sideline after Williams apparently collapsed during Monday's practice, but he was able to get up under his own power. He was taken inside Gillette Stadium on a cart and did not return for the rest of session.
After Williams' departure on Monday, inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr assumed defensive play-calling duties for the Patriots.
Williams is in his first season with the Patriots, after new head coach Mike Vrabel brought him in to be his defensive coordinator following their time together in Tennessee. This isn't the first medical scare Williams has experienced since joining New England, as he stepped away from the team during offseason workouts in May because of a medical issue.
Williams still worked with the defense and addressed the team remotely from Michigan during his time away. As he did Monday, Kuhr handled most of the defensive coaching duties on-site during Williams' previous absence.
Williams had just rejoined the team ahead of training camp, and Vrabel expressed confidence that his medical issue wouldn't cost him time on the sideline. While it appears Williams will be OK after Monday's incident, the team likely has a backup plan in case Williams does have to miss time during the regular season.
Should that happen, Kuhr would be in line to call plays on defense, unless Vrabel wants to assume those duties himself.
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