Overview
- Williams was declared cancer-free during the playoffs and was cleared to rejoin New England for Super Bowl week in California.
- Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr, who assumed defensive play-calling after Week 1, will call the defense against Seattle.
- Williams said he will support preparations in a reduced role rather than return to full defensive-coordinator duties.
- This marked Williams’ first public appearance since leaving the team in late September for prostate cancer treatment.
- He was diagnosed after Week 1 when Mike Vrabel urged medical evaluation; the defense has since allowed about 8.6 points per game with eight turnovers across three playoff wins.