According to several reports, Mike Vrabel is adding a pair of former NFL head coaches to his staff in Doug Marrone and Thomas Brown.

Two-time NFL head coach Doug Marrone, who most recently was at Boston College as a Senior Analyst for Football Strategy, is joining the Patriots' coaching staff. Marrone's specific position is TBA. His history/background w/ OL play is notable. (h/t @PatsPro_21, @JPasteris_NFL)

The New England Patriots have hired former NFL head coach Doug Marrone to join their staff. This was reported by Pats Pro and Joseph Pasteris, before being confirmed by multiple media outlets. Marrone’s role with the organization is not known at this time.

Thomas Brown ended the 2024 season as interim head coach of the Chicago Bears. The post Patriots reportedly want to add a former NFL head coach to Josh McDaniels’ staff appeared first on Boston.com.

Additionally, the Bears now employ the youngest offensive coordinator in the league. Former Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle, who is just 28 years old, has been named the team's offensive coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.

The New England Patriots are hiring former Chicago Bears interim head coach and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown to be their tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero.

Mike Vrabel is adding another veteran coach to his offensive staff. According to a source, the Patriots are hiring former NFL head coach, offensive coordinator, and veteran offensive line coach Doug Marrone. The 60-year-old coach is best known for being a head coach with the Buffalo Bills (2013-2014) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2016-2020).

The Patriots wasted no time in hiring Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, and he’s already building the staff that he hopes will help him pull New England out of the dredges in 2025. According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, the Patriots are hiring former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator Doug Marrone.

Former Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will be wearing yet another hat in 2025. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the New England Patriots will be hiring the 38-year-old as their tight ends coach/passing game coordinator.

The New England Patriots are one of seven NFL teams resetting its coaching staff along with the Chicago Bears, and there is some crossover of note. The post Patriots Announce Hiring of Former Bears Head Coach appeared first on Heavy Sports.