Patriots Player News

The Patriots are reportedly hiring Jets running backs coach Taylor Embree to handle the same role here in New England.

According to Pete Thamel, Patriots tight ends coach Will Lawing is departing the club to join Bill O'Brien at Boston College as the University's offensive coordinator.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Patriots are hiring Drew Wilkins as their outside linebackers coach, with Wilkins previously holding the same position in Baltimore. Wilkins also previously worked with Matthew Judon, who is looking to rebound in 2024 after suffering a season-ending injury in 2023.

According to MMQB's Albert Breer, the Patriots have hired former receiver Tiquan Underwood as assistant wide receivers coach, joining Tyler Hughes who was recently named as the team's new receivers coach, replacing former wideout Troy Brown on Jerod Mayo's new coaching staff.

The Patriots are reportedly hiring DePalma as a defensive assistant on Jerod Mayo's revamped coaching staff.

According to Mike Giardi, the Patriots are hiring Panthers assistant offensive line coach Robert Kugler to their staff. He's expected to join the team in a similar capacity, working alongside recently hired offensive line coach Scott Peters.

It appears former linebacker Dont'a Hightower is returning to the Patriots, with the former standout joining Jerod Mayo's staff as linebackers coach.

According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino is expected to remain with the club in the same role, with Pellegrino set to head into his 10th season with the team under new head coach, Jerod Mayo.

According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, Brian Belichick is expected to stay on with Jerod Mayo and his new coaching staff. Belichick had been the team's safeties coach under his father, Bill Belichick, and it's unknown if he'll remain in the same role or have a new responsibility.

Former Cleveland Browns assistant Scott Peters has reportedly been hired as New England's offensive line coach, with Peters seemingly replacing Adrian Klemm after Klemm left midseason in 2023 for health reasons. Klemm's status was uncertain heading into 2024, and Peters' hiring likely ends the former offensive lineman's tenure with the club after being hired as a coach last offseason.