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Patriots Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams Declared Cancer-Free Ahead of Super Bowl 2026
Williams will join the team for Super Bowl week after missing the entire regular season due to prostate cancer treatment.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:55am
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The New England Patriots' defensive coordinator, Terrell Williams, has been declared cancer-free after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in September. Williams, who has worked with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel for years, will be on the team's flight to the Super Bowl as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks.
Why it matters
Williams' return to the team is a significant boost for the Patriots as they make their Super Bowl appearance. His cancer diagnosis and treatment had kept him away from the team for the entire regular season, and his presence on the sidelines will provide a morale lift as the team aims to win another championship.
The details
Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer on September 11th, and doctors initially thought it was lymphoma. The cancer had spread throughout his body, and Williams assumed the worst upon hearing the diagnosis. However, after undergoing treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, he has been declared cancer-free and will be able to join the team for Super Bowl week.
- Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer on September 11, 2025.
- Williams was declared cancer-free in mid-January 2026, just before the Patriots' divisional-round win over the Texans.
The players
Terrell Williams
The New England Patriots' defensive coordinator who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2025 but has now been declared cancer-free.
Mike Vrabel
The head coach of the New England Patriots, who has worked with Terrell Williams for many years, including when Vrabel was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
Milton Williams
A defensive tackle for the New England Patriots who expressed his support and excitement for Terrell Williams' return to the team.
What they’re saying
“All of the doctors, all of the nurses at Mass General, and everyone that's taken blood samples, all the people there, they're so important and good at what they do. I appreciate those guys. And I appreciate this organization and the people of New England. When I say that, I mean it. I'm just shocked at how kind the people are up here. And it's been unbelievable.”
— Terrell Williams, Patriots Defensive Coordinator (Boston Herald)
“Man, it was hard to see him go through what he went through, but everything ended up working out. God's got his hand on him, and he's blessed to be out of that situation. So him coming back, it's big for our team to continue to play hard for him and play hard for each other.”
— Milton Williams, Patriots Defensive Tackle (Boston Herald)
What’s next
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The takeaway
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