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Bill Belichick leaving New England Patriots after 24 seasons, reports say

BOSTON - Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are parting ways after 24 seasons together, according to multiple reports.

Belichick was meeting with team owner Robert Kraft this week about his future following New England’s 17-3 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. According to ESPN and The Athletic, both citing sources, Belichick and Kraft spent the week discussing how each side wanted to proceed – and ultimately decided to part ways.

Belichick and Kraft planned to address the media in a briefing at 12 p.