The New England Patriots are signing University of Minnesota defensive coordinator Robb Smith to the staff, according to Football Scoop. Football Scoop previously reported that the Patriots are adding Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano as defensive coordinator, although that report has been disputed.
Smith spent the 2017 season as the University of Minnesota’s defensive coordinator and linebacker coach after spending three seasons as the University of Arkansas’ defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Smith coached current Patriots defensive linemen Trey Flowers and Deatrich Wise Jr. with the Razorbacks.