FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England defensive coordinator Terrell Williams might be away from the Patriots for a number of days as he offers with an unexpected well being subject, coach Mike Vrabel stated Wednesday.
Vrabel didn’t disclose the difficulty or say whether or not Williams will miss the sport Sunday in Miami. He stated it’s unrelated to the well being subject Williams had within the spring that induced him to be away from the staff throughout rookie minicamp.
“It’s one thing that got here up and we’ll must run some extra exams,” Vrabel stated. “However we predict it’s finest, and I feel it’s finest that he deal with that and we put together for Miami.”
Vrabel stated he and inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr have been working with the remainder of the employees to make sure every little thing is taken care of throughout Williams’ absence. He added that defensive play-calling might be sorted out later within the week if Williams is unable to make it to Miami. Kuhr took over the in-person duties within the spring whereas Williams remained involved with the staff remotely throughout that absence.
Williams’ well being subject arose someday after the staff’s season-opening loss to Las Vegas, Vrabel stated.
Williams additionally was handled for dehydration throughout a coaching camp follow in July.
“That is the place we’re at,” Vrabel stated. “I need the perfect for him, the gamers’ households and all people else. Can’t speculate proper now, I simply wish to make sure that he’s centered on getting outcomes and determining what the following step is right here.”
Cornerback Marcus Jones stated he’s assured Kuhr can successfully step in for Williams if wanted.
“Everyone within the constructing, we’re all the time on the identical web page in relation to these form of issues. I’ve little doubt in Zak now. Each of these guys — T and Zak — when it comes down to simply being within the room, their power and every little thing is prime notch so I really like that from each of these guys.”
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