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New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.

Williams, 51, stepped away from the team after an unforeseen health issue arose after the team’s Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

"I unfortunately have to tell you that Terrell Williams was determined to have prostate cancer and is in the process of treatment and meeting with specialists and figuring out the best plan of attack to be able to attack this and heal it and fix it and allow him to get back to better health," Vrabel told reporters Friday.

"You know how much Terrell means to me personally and to the people on this football team. So, again, we want to send our regards and

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