爱国者队提拔了现已康复的特雷尔·威廉姆斯，但尽管他回归，仍寻求新的防守协调员。 The Patriots promote Terrell Williams, now cancer-free, but seek a new defensive coordinator despite his return.

根据NFL网络的报道, 新英格兰爱国者队正在寻找新的防守协调员, The New England Patriots are searching for a new defensive coordinator after promoting Terrell Williams to a high-ranking role, according to NFL Network. 威廉斯,51岁,由于前列腺癌,2024年季节大部分时间因前列腺癌而缺席,在季后赛期间被宣布为无癌,并参加了超级碗LX。 Williams, 51, missed most of the 2024 season due to prostate cancer, was declared cancer-free during the playoffs, and attended Super Bowl LX. 内线卫兵教练Zak Kuhr在威廉姆斯缺席时担任临时防御性游戏呼叫员。 Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr served as interim defensive play-caller during Williams’ absence. 教练长Mike Vrabel证实Williams身体健康,可以返回,但尚未就常设协调员作出决定。 Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Williams is healthy and cleared to return, but has not yet decided on a permanent coordinator. 爱国者队在允许的分数中排名第四,在正常赛季允许的总分数中排名第八。 The Patriots ranked fourth in points allowed and eighth in total yards allowed during the regular season.