The New England Patriots are interviewing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich as a head coaching candidate, The Athletic's Mike Jones reported.
The Patriots are seeking to replace Jerod Mayo, who was fired after the 2024 season ended with a Week 18 win that cost the franchise the 2025 No. 1 pick.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft is "expected" to pursue former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for the position, The Athletic's Chad Graff and RJ Kraft reported on Sunday.
Leftwich previously served as quarterbacks coach and interim OC for the Arizona Cardinals, then worked with the Bucs during their Super Bowl LV win.