Patriots excited Terrell Williams making Super Bowl trip amid cancer fight

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Patriots excited Terrell Williams making Super Bowl trip amid cancer fight

Karen Guregian · MassLive

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 ·

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FOXBOROUGH - Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shared the news that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams would be making the trip with the team to Santa Clara for the Super Bowl.

Williams has been undergoing treatment for prostate cancer since the start of the season.

He’s remained close with the team, visiting when he can. Having him well enough to make the trip was welcome news for everyone.

“I’m really happy to hear that. That’s big time,” said linebacker Jahlani Tavai . “It’s great because, he’s a part of this team. He’s a part of our story, a part of the journey.”

Said Vrabel: “He’s doing good. He’s excited about traveling with us. We’re excited about having him.”

Linebackers coach Zak Kuhr has been handling the play-calling duties in wake of Williams absence and done yeoman work.

Williams, however, has remained in contact with the coaches and his players.

“He means a lot to me and all throughout the season he’s just been texting me telling me to keep going, keep leading,” Christian Elliss said, “and he’s someone I hold in high regard and he’s one of the people I play hard for.

“He was the first guy when I got in here, other than Vrabes, to tell me that he believed in me and that he saw my skill and he wanted me to be a foundational piece of this defense.”

Stefon Diggs might not deal with him directly, but still admires how Williams has tackled his illness.

“Another road warrior. We’ve got a lot of love and respect for Coach T and his strength,” Diggs said. “It’s admirable. Everything that he’s been through. Even when we see him around the building, everybody is smiling. Everybody is hollering at him.

“There’s definitely moments he’s shared with everybody. But that’s another road warriors for you guys.”

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