Patriots DC Williams out for days with health issue ahead of Dolphins

New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will be away from the team for at least a few days as the club prepares for its Week 2 road game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 14, head coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday, citing a newly arisen health issue that will require further testing. Vrabel opened his weekly press conference with the announcement and said the absence is not connected to a separate medical leave Williams took in the spring.

“Due to some unforeseen, you know, ongoings here with Terrell, Terrell Williams will be away for the next few days,” Vrabel said. “It’s nothing related to the incident from March. It’s something that just came up. We’ll have to run some more tests. We think it’s best, and I think it’s best, that he focuses on that and we prepare for Miami with what we’ve been doing.” Vrabel added that he would have more information on Friday about who will handle defensive play calling for Sunday’s game.

Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr, who filled in for Williams during his previous absence, will take on an expanded role while Williams is out. Vrabel said he and Kuhr are working with the rest of the defensive staff to ensure preparations...