Story byJan 30, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; West head coach Shane Bowen of the New York Giants looks on during the second half against the East at AT&T Stadium. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)Victor BarbosaFri, February 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM UTC·2 min readIt was reported on Thursday that the New England Patriots were elevating defensive coordinator Terrell Williams to a “high-ranking role on the staff.”Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr, who took over as the Patriots’ defensive play-caller following Williams’ prostate cancer diagnosis last fall, appears to have a good chance of being named defensive coordinator. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChristopher Price of The Boston Globe noted that while Kuhr is probably the top contender for the position, former New York Giants and Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Shane Bowen could be considered as well.“Can imagine Williams landing some sort of assistant/associate HC position. While Kuhr is likely a strong candidate, have to wonder if this clears a path for Shane Bowen to join New England.
