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Patriots reportedly targeting Colts assistant Justin Hamilton for defensive coaching role

Another former Mike Vrabel assistant could be making his way to New England. Justin Hamilton, who served as a quality control coach under Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans in 2023, is being targeted by the Patriots for a role on their defensive staff.

Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports was first to report the Patriots’ interest in Hamilton, currently the assistant defensive backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts.

A running back, wide receiver, defensive back and special teamer at Virginia Tech, Hamilton entered the NFL as a seventh-round selection by he Cleveland Browns in the 2006 draft.