The New England Patriots’ historic 2025 season began in tragedy when first-time defensive coordinator Terrell Williams announced he would be stepping away from the team for personal reasons.
Weeks later, it was reported that the 51-year-old coach had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Williams has been away from the team for months as he underwent treatment.
Friday afternoon, just nine days before his team is set to play in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reported that Williams is now cancer-free.
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Head coach Mike Vrabel was able to announce the good news to the players just before New England took on the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
Williams shared with Callahan just how bad his diagnosis was.
“It had spread all through my body: up in my collarbone, hips, groin, through my legs. It was all over, and it was super aggressive,” Williams said. “And that’s why they thought it was something else.”
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The coach got his treatment done at Boston’s Mass General and extended his gratitude to the staff of medical professionals who helped save his life.
He hopes that his Patriots can make them proud in return.
“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,” Williams said. “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.
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“Hopefully we can bring a smile to their faces on Sunday.”
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