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Zak Kuhr Takes Charge of Patriots Defense
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
Zak Kuhr, the 37-year-old defensive play-caller who turned the Patriots’ defense into a top-four scoring defense last season, has officially become the full-time defensive coordinator under Mike Vrabel. Having learned the system from veterans like Terrell Williams and Vrabel, Kuhr now leads a more seasoned staff focused on building on their foundation. He stresses chemistry and run-stopping as key to both winning games and earning better contracts. This year’s priority? A stronger pass rush — Kuhr’s counting on veteran Dre’Mont Jones and a healthy Harold Landry to push the team past their 35-sack total from last year. With his second season under the same scheme, Kuhr can now zero in on refining weaknesses, making smarter adjustments and outsmarting opponents before they even get a chance. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/33fb5a45477b1597