Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is going back to the New England Patriots. Patricia will reportedly “assist the Patriots coaching staff in a variety of roles,” according to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.
With the move, Patricia returns to the team that made him a head coaching candidate. Prior to joining the Lions in 2018, Patricia spent 14 years with the Patriots. He started out as an offensive assistant and offensive line coach before transitioning to defense. Patricia coached linebackers for five seasons in New England before becoming the team’s safeties coach for one year.