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It’s been awhile since Gregg Williams worked with the Buffalo Bills–or anywhere in football for that matter.
But he’s back.
In the XFL.
Williams, 63, was announced amongst the XFL’s first batch of assistant coach hires this week.
Williams joins Reggie Barlow’s coaching staff as the defensive coordinator. Fred Kaiss was also announced as Barlow’s offensive coordinator and running backs coach.
Team names have not yet been announced by the XFL. The league is anticipating a 2023 return after it shutdown operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Williams last coached in the NFL in 2020 with the Jets, his second of two years with the New York Jets as their defensive coordinator.
Other higher profile names with the XFL’s coaching ranks include some other former Bills connections in Jim Haslett and Wade Phillips.
Williams was with the Bills from 2001 through 2003. He served as interim head coach of the Cleveland Browns in 2018 and had multiple defensive coordinator stints around the league.
The most notable thing Williams will often be best known for was his role regarding the New Orleans Saints and the “bounty scandal” that ensued in 2012. He was suspended for an entire year for his involvement.
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