Mike Vrabel (Photo via @MikeReiss X/Twitter)
New England Patriots head coach Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate can;cer, head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Friday.

The 51-year-old Williams is in his first season as the Patriots’ defensive coordinator, having previously worked as one of Mike Vrabel’s assistants for the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023.

“I, unfortunately, have to tell you that Terrell Williams was determined to have prostate can;cer and is in the process of treatment,” Vrabel said, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “(He’s) meeting with specialists, and figuring out the best plan of attack.”

Vrabel also announced that inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr will take on defensive play-calling duties while Williams undergoes treatment.

The Patriots (1-2) host the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium this Sunday. New England is looking to bounce back from a frustrating 21-14 home loss to Aaron Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pats’ first home loss to the AFC North rivals in 17 years.

We send our best wishes to Terrell Williams and hope he has a safe and speedy recovery.

Patriots Defense Has Already Improved Under Terrell Williams

Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams watch players during training camp at Gillette Stadium. (Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images)

Per Pro Football Reference, the Patriots finished 22nd in scoring defense last season (24.5 points per game). Despite a tricky schedule in the early going, the Patriots currently rank 18th in scoring defense.

Williams’ defense gave the Patriots every opportunity to upset Rodgers and the Steelers on a day when the offense turned the ball over five times. Though they gave up 27 points in their Week 2 win to the Miami Dolphins, the defense still recorded an interception off Tua Tagovailoa and sacked him five times to secure the Pats’ first win in South Beach since 2019.

The Patriots have plenty of new faces on defense, and rising superstar Christian Gonzalez has yet to play a single snap this season. When he takes the field, you can bet New England’s defense will look closer to the stingy units Bill Belichick ran for two decades in Foxborough.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.