According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the Patriots are “targeting” Colts’ assistant defensive backs coach Justin Hamilton for a role on the New England defensive staff. The #Patriots are targeting #Colts assistant defensive backs coach Justin Hamilton for a role on their defensive staff, sources tell me and @TomLoy247 for @CBSSports / @247Sports.

The Patriots haven't announced if DeMarcus Covington is staying, but it appears they're moving on at defensive coordinator. The post Who people around NFL reportedly think Mike Vrabel’s ‘ideal’ defensive coordinator is for Patriots appeared first on Boston.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new defensive coordinator under Vrabel, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.