The Dolphins’ outside linebackers coach was previously under Mike Vrabel on the Tennessee Titans’ coaching staff.

The New England Patriots continue to announce major changes, including interview requests, with recent reports indicating they want to speak with a Dolphins coach to assist Mike Vrabel.

The New England Patriots are interviewing a top Miami Dolphins assistant for the defensive coordinator role. Outside linebacker coach Ryan Crow, who worked for newly hired Patriots coach Mike Vrabel when he was the head coach with the Tennessee Titans, is viewed as a candidate to lead Vrabel’s defense according to ESPN.

According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots have requested to interview Miami Dolphins outside linebacker coach Ryan Crow.

Williams might not be a familiar name to Patriots fans, since he's never been a defensive coordinator before. But he is very familiar to Vrabel—Williams spent six seasons under

The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.

Terrell Williams, Detroit Lions run game coordinator and defensive line coach, speaks with players on the sideline during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31. (Jake May | MLive.com) Mike Vrabel has his sights set on his next Patriots defensive coordinator.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.

While the Patriots requested permission, the Dolphins can only block assistants from interviewing for lateral positions. As a defensive coordinator appointment would be a promotion for Crow, Miami has no choice but to grant the request.

The Patriots have requested an interview with Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow for their defensive coordinator position, according to ESPN.