The New England Patriots will have a new defensive coordinator in 2026, as the club has announced a new role for Terrell Williams.

For the first time all season, the New England Patriots defensive coordinator went on a road trip with the team.

Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is cancer-free and back with the team for the Super Bowl after a nearly five-month battle with prostate cancer.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Terrell Williams is moving into a high-ranking role on the Patriots staff and New England will search for a new defensive coordinator. Rapoport added that Zak Kuhr is a "top candidate" after calling plays during the playoffs.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Deep inside the San Jose Convention Center, the atmosphere for Super Bowl 60’s media night was intense. The lights were bright, the fans were loud, and for the players and coaches present,

The Patriots will be moving Terrell Williams to a new role in 2026.

The New England Patriots are hiring a new defensive coordinator after Terrell Williams had a health issue last season.