FOXBORO -- Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington didn't have a clear answer when asked what issues have led to a historically top-10 unit struggling this season. The Patriots' defense ...

Covington becomes the Patriots’ first named defensive coordinator since 2017. ... He also served as a defensive coordinator at the 2023 Senior Bowl, an annual showcase for top college prospects.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during a West practice for the East West Shrine Bowl, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher) AP ...

The Patriots’ defensive front helped them rank tied for third in sacks in 2022 (54) and first in yards allowed per carry (3.3) in 2023. He’s the Patriots’ first defensive coordinator since 2017.

The New England Patriots continue to assemble their new coaching staff under head coach Mike Vrabel. After hiring Josh McDaniels back as the offensive coordinator, Vrabel now has his defensive ...

He was San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2023, but was fired after the 49ers’ loss in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs. Copy the Story Link Join the Conversation ...

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who worked with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018 to 2023, is leaving Detroit to become the New England Patriots defensive coordinator.

New England Patriots defensive assistant Zak Kuhr is taking over some of the duties for defensive coordinator Terrell Williams.

Patriots hire Lions’ Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator, reuniting him with Mike Vrabel By Chad Graff and Colton Pouncy Jan. 22, 2025 Updated Jan. 28, 2025 ...

He was San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2023, but was fired after the 49ers’ loss in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs. Copy the Story Link Join the Conversation ...

It wasn’t a surprise when former Patriots coach Jerod Mayo hired him to be his defensive coordinator last season. The Patriots defense finished 22nd in the NFL in scoring and total defense.