Vrabel hired McMillan in 2021 as a defensive assistant where he primarily worked with Titans outside linebackers. In 2022, he worked as a defensive line assistant coach alongside Williams, who was named the Patriots defensive coordinator. McMillan continued to work with Titans defensive lineman in 2023.

MassLive's Karen Guregian and Mark Daniels reported that the Patriots are hiring Zak Kuhr to join Mike Vrabel's staff. Kuhr spent the 2024 season as a defensive assis

The Patriots have hired Giants defensive assistant Zak Kuhr, according to reports.