Overview

• Terrell Williams is not expected to call plays Sunday against the Steelers as he continues recovering from an unspecified medical issue.
• Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr will handle the defensive play-calling for a second straight game to preserve week-to-week consistency.
• Vrabel said Williams is feeling better and will be around the team more this week, with the staff avoiding midweek switches in the signal-caller.
• Williams did not travel for the Week 2 win at Miami, where the defense allowed 27 points before clinching it on Milton Williams’ sack of Tua Tagovailoa.
• Through two games the Patriots rank last in passing yards allowed per game, and cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned to practice with his availability still uncertain.