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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Patriots defensive coordinator still absent due to ‘health scare'
FOXBOROUGH – As the Patriots work their way through their offseason workout program, there's a notable presence missing on the field. This marks the second week of OTAs as the Patriots have two more weeks left of spring practices before departing for a brief vacation. At this point, the team is still without defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Advertisement Earlier this offseason, Mike Vrabel revealed that Williams had not been in Foxborough due to a medical issue. The defensive coordinator explained that he was back home and not able to travel due to his doctor's orders. On Wednesday, before practice, Vrabel said he didn't have any updates on Williams. 'No, just that he continues to, like our players, work hard to get back,' Vrabel said. 'I'm excited to have him back. Again, the communication that I see every day with him and the players in their meetings, and I know that he's excited. Hopefully, we'll get him back here sooner rather than later.' Williams wouldn't go into detail on his condition, but noted it was a 'health scare' and 'traumatic.' Advertisement With Williams not at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots have made some adjustments. In his absence, inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr has taken over defensive coordinator duties during practice. Inside the building, however, the Patriots still have Williams run defensive meetings virtually through Zoom. After Wednesday's practice, linebacker Christian Elliss said the defensive coordinator is still able to make an impact on his players. 'Coach T is still with us. We see him every single day on Zoom,' Elliss said. 'So, his energy is not unfelt. We still hear his energy, hear his voice. He gives us the corrections we need to get, so he's still our DC and he still leads this group.' More Patriots Content Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Patriots DC Terrell Williams away from rookie preseason camp due to 'health scare'
New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has stepped away from rookie minicamp, citing what he called a "health scare." Williams told reporters on Friday via Zoom that he was working remotely for now, but did not give a return timeline. "I want to make it clear, I'm away from the building, but I'm not away from the team," Williams said. Earlier on Friday, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters in a press conference on Friday that Williams was "working through a medical condition," and that they were in "constant communication." He added that linebackers coach Zak Kuhr would be taking over in Williams' absence. "Terrell is eager to get back, and we're excited to get him back. He's still been in contact with the players through Zoom, and with myself and the rest of the coaching staff," Vrabel said. Mike Vrabel arrives … needles some reporters for standing on the side instead of sitting … relays that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is working through a medical issue and isn't on the field … ILBs coach Zak Kuhr handling many of Williams' responsibilities. — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 9, 2025 After recent stints with the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions as a defensive line coach, Williams joined the New England staff this season as a defensive coordinator. He replaced DeMarcus Covington. On Friday, Williams called the medical incident a "wake-up call," and mentioned that stress may have played a roll in the scare. "We all have different stress levels. Football is a job that obviously there is some stress involved. Just eating right. Working out. If you're supposed to take any medication, take it. Like I told the players, we all think we're invincible," Williams said. "I think a lot of times, when there are things you can prevent, and you don't prevent them, that's just not being smart. That's what I've done the last couple of years, even longer. I've ignored doctors. I've ignored everyone and just kind of lived my life. While it was fun, I realize you have to take care of yourself. That's what I'm doing. "Where I am now, my mind is clear. I'm moving around. I'm happy. Everything is good. I'm just looking forward to getting back to Foxborough and seeing everybody in person."
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
NFL coach steps away from his team after 'traumatic' health scare
The New England Patriots will be without their defensive coordinator during the team's upcoming rookie minicamp due to an undisclosed 'medical condition.' Head coach Mike Vrabel revealed on Friday that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams would not be joining the team. Vrabel did not go into the specific condition that Williams was dealing with. The head coach also declined to say when he might expect the 50-year-old to make his return to the team. 'I've been in constant communication with him daily,' said Vrabel. 'Terrell's eager to get back, and we're excited to get him back.' Williams spoke to reporters later on Friday, saying that he had a 'health scare' and that he's been in Detroit since the incident happened. The coach called the incident 'traumatic' but says he's 'not away from the team'. Vrabel reported that Williams was taking Zoom calls with players. Williams' duties will be handled by inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr in his absence. 'Zak has great knowledge of what we've done in the past, with me and this system, and with Terrell,' Vrabel said. Williams is in his first season as defensive coordinator with the Patriots, which also is Vrabel's first season at the helm. He was on Vrabel's staff with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23, finishing that tenure as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach. Williams served as defensive line coach/run game coordinator for the Detroit Lions last season. Williams coached the defensive line for the Miami Dolphins (2015-17) and then-Oakland Raiders (2012-14) after college stints as an assistant at Texas A&M, Purdue, Akron and other schools. Last season, the Patriots finished with a 4-13 record under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo. Mayo was fired an hour after the last game of the season - a win over the Buffalo Bills that prevented the Patriots from claiming the No. 1 overall pick. Instead, New England picked fourth and selected offensive tackle Will Campbell out of LSU.
Associated Press
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams misses 1st day of rookie minicamp with medical issue
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams was not with the team for rookie minicamp Friday because of a medical condition, coach Mike Vrabel said. Vrabel did not disclose the nature of Williams' condition but said he was eager to return to work. Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr is handling Williams' duty in his absence. Williams has been in contact with players and the coaching staff on Zoom. Vrabel hired Williams shortly after he was named Patriots' coach in January. Williams spent six years on Vrabel's staff with the Tennessee Titans. ___ AP NFL:
Reuters
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Patriots DC Terrell Williams out with 'medical condition'
May 9 - The New England Patriots are without defensive coordinator Terrell Williams at rookie minicamp after he stepped away from the team due to a "medical condition," head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Friday. Vrabel did not share any specifics on what health issue Williams, 50, is dealing with or when he is expected to return to the team in-person. ESPN reported Friday that Williams has been absent from the team for approximately a month. Vrabel said Williams has been in touch with players and the coaching staff via Zoom, and Williams is expected to speak to reporters via Zoom later Friday. "I've been in constant communication with him daily," said Vrabel, who would not put a timeline on Williams' return. "Terrell's eager to get back, and we're excited to get him back." Williams is in his first season as defensive coordinator with the Patriots, which also is Vrabel's first season at the helm. He was on Vrabel's staff with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23, finishing that tenure as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach. Williams served as defensive line coach/run game coordinator for the Detroit Lions last season. Williams coached the defensive line for the Miami Dolphins (2015-17) and then-Oakland Raiders (2012-14) after college stints as an assistant at Texas A&M, Purdue, Akron and other schools. In his absence, Williams' responsibilities are being handled by inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr, who was a New York Giants defensive assistant last season. Kuhr also spent time with Vrabel in various positions with the Titans from 2020-23. "Zak has great knowledge of what we've done in the past, with me and this system, and with Terrell," Vrabel said. --Field Level Media
