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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.
