Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new defensive coordinator under Vrabel, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.