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In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams a day after his stunning play call cost the team its first win of the season. The still-winless Jets were seconds away from their first victory Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, until Williams inexplicably called for an all-out blitz against Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Former Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams back in football as XFL assistant

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams a day after his stunning play call cost the team its first win of the season. The still-winless Jets were seconds away from their first victory Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, until Williams inexplicably called for an all-out blitz against Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Jets fire Gregg Williams after call on defense costs 1st win

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams a day after his stunning play call cost the team its first win of the season. The still-winless Jets were seconds away from their first victory Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, until Williams inexplicably called for an all-out blitz against Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Gregg Williams fired as Jets defensive coordinator after call costs first win

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

Las Vegas Raiders' Henry Ruggs III, right, catches a touchdown during the second half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jets try to move forward after brutal loss, Williams firing

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gregg Williams has made a career of adjusting on the fly, mixing and matching players to regularly field one of the NFL's toughest defenses. The New York Jets defensive coordinator certainly has his hands full this season after losing his two best players with Jamal Adams traded, and C.J. Mosley choosing to opt out because of the coronavirus pandemic. But, in typical fashion, Williams isn't sweating it - at all. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets’ Gregg Williams won’t flinch despite key losses on D

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - This May 23, 2019, file photo shows New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams during an NFL football team practice in Florham Park, N.J. Williams believes All-Pro safety Jamal Adams has the skills to be a Hall of Famer. Williams can only hope that Adams will keep displaying them in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Jets D-coordinator Williams has Adams’ back as player

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Odell Beckham Jr. says former Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructed his players to &quot;take me out&quot; of a preseason game in 2017. The Pro Bowl wide receiver sustained an ankle injury when Cleveland's Briean Boddy-Calhoun cut his legs out while he was with the New York Giants. Beckham said current Cleveland players told him that Williams instructed them to &quot;take me out of the game, and it's preseason.&quot; (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Jets’ Gregg Williams on Beckham accusations: ‘Odell who?’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2017, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) is tackled by Cleveland Browns strong safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland. Odell Beckham Jr. says former Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructed his players to &quot;take me out&quot; of a preseason game in 2017.The Pro Bowl wide receiver sustained an ankle injury when Cleveland's Briean Boddy-Calhoun cut his legs out while he was with the New York Giants. Beckham said current Cleveland players told him that Williams instructed them to &quot;take me out of the game, and it's preseason.&quot; (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

OBJ says Gregg Williams ordered Browns players to hurt him

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams watches as players take part in drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Williams is fired up about the guys on his defense whose job is to make quarterbacks downright uncomfortable. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Gregg Williams: Some will be ‘shocked’ by Jets’ pass rushers

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Gregg Williams has been described in many ways during his 30-year NFL coaching career _ several flattering, and others not exactly appropriate for young ears. But there's one adjective used by most anyone you ask, love him or hate him.Intense. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Man in Black: Intense is only way Jets’ Gregg Williams knows

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets' Quinnen Williams (95), center, looks on while others participate in a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets rookie Quinnen Williams used YouTube to prep for season

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this June 11, 2019 file photo New York Jets Quinnen Williams practices at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets and Williams have agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $32.5 million fully guaranteed.The former Alabama defensive tackle was the No. 3 overall selection in the NFL draft in April. He missed the Jets' first practice of training camp Thursday, July 25, 2019 but is expected to participate Friday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)

Jets, 1st-rounder Quinnen Williams agree on 4-year deal

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jets’ Gregg Williams establishing intense culture on defense

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets' Leonard Williams, center, and other teammates react during the NFL football team's practice in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Intensity of ‘crazy’ Gase, Williams trickles to Jets players

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press