The Lions have reportedly hired a new defensive line coach.
According to a story from The Athletic, Terrell Williams is supposedly joining Detroit as the defensive line coach and coordinator of the team’s run game.
What this implies for John Scott Jr., the defensive line coach for the Lions this past season, is unknown.
Williams most recently served as the Tennessee Titans’ associate head coach and defensive line coach. This week at the Senior Bowl, he is the head coach of the American team.
Williams has spent the previous six seasons as a member of the Titans. Before this season, he was also appointed to Assistant Head Coach.
In announcing Williams’ promotion, former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel showed Williams a lot of respect.
At the 2023 Scouting Combine, Vrabel stated, “You know how I feel about Terrell and what he’s meant to our program since I’ve been here.” His friendship and connection with every defensive linemen, both on and off the football field, is what makes him consistent.
Because that is what he is, I was able to call him assistant head coach for defense, and properly so. Whether they are offensive or defensive players outside of his position, the guys I observe tend to find “Big T” or he tends to find them. We’re fortunate to have him on staff as he is a valued member.
When the Titans play the Chicago Bears in their 2023 preseason opening, Vrabel named Williams their interim head coach. Jeffrey Simmons, the Titans’ outstanding defensive tackle, has flourished under his direction.
He coached the defensive line for the Miami Dolphins for three seasons prior to moving to Tennessee. The 2015 season he spent with Miami coincided with the final season of Lions head coach Dan Campbell. From 2011 to 2015, Campbell worked for the company as the tight ends coach.
Following Joe Philbin’s firing during their year together in Miami, Campbell led the team in twelve games as an acting head coach. When he joined the Raiders staff in 2012, he started his career in the NFL.
He competed in collegiate football for 14 seasons before making his NFL debut. His coaching career started at Fort Scott Community College, and he later had positions at Texas A&M, Youngstown State, North Carolina A&T, Akron, and Purdue.
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