The secondary is set to change hands in Foxborough.
In addition to safeties coach Brian Belichick’s departure, Mike Pellegrino will also not be returning to the New England Patriots in 2025, as first reported Tuesday by ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Pellegrino, 31, spent the past six seasons as the organization’s cornerbacks coach. His time in that role began with veteran starter Stephon Gilmore earning AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2019. The run continued with All-Pro selections for past undrafted free agent J.C. Jackson in 2021 and present NFL Comeback Player of the Year finalist Christian Gonzalez in 2024.