The New England Patriots are hiring former Wisconsin football assistant Thomas Brown as their tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
Brown previously interviewed for the Patriots’ offensive coordinator position. However, the Patriots, led by new head coach Mike Vrabel, hired longtime assistant Josh McDaniels instead.
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According to Pelissero, Brown ‘impressed Mike Vrabel in [the offensive coordinator] interview,’ leading to this hire.
Brown held a similar title with the Chicago Bears entering the 2024 season. He was promoted twice during the year: first to interim offensive coordinator after Shane Waldron’s firing, and then to interim head coach after Matt Eberflus was let go.