On Monday, Simmons quote-tweeted Adam Schefter's post. Williams' signing seemingly reflects the Patriots' changing defensive approach under Vrabel and defensive line coach Terrell Williams.

Carlton Davis contract with New England Patriots is for three years and $60 million in free agency, leaving Detroit Lions ...

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting the deal carries ... starting cornerback D.J. Reed to replace Davis. Davis will join Terrell Williams in New England, who left the Lions to become the Pats ...

ESPN’s Adam Schefter added that Williams agreed to ... With Mike Vrabel in place as New England’s head coach and Terrell Williams running the team’s defense, changes were to be expected ...

This news was surprising as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Williams ... which will be led by defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, the team won’t necessarily need a prototypical nose ...

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