Team owner Robert Kraft and Coach Bill Belichick say it was a mutual decision to part ways after 24 seasons.
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The Titans fired Mike Vrabel, and that’s a game-changer for the Patriots
Commentary: The Patriots Hall of Famer just might be a perfect fit in New England … if the team moves on from Bill Belichick.
Patriots notebook: Mac Jones open to returning to New England
The third-year quarterback has one year remaining on his contract, but was demoted to third string in the season finale.
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick confirms he’s under contract, would take fewer responsibilities
Belichick, who finished the worst season of his career on Sunday, said Monday he is open to letting someone else handle personnel duties.
Fitting end to miserable season as Patriots lose to Jets, 17-3
New York ends a 15-game losing streak against New England, perhaps in Bill Belichick’s final game as coach of the Patriots.
In what could be his final game as Patriots coach, Bill Belichick faces the Jets
Belichick and his team close out the worst season of his career, fittingly against the team he left abruptly to take the New England job 24 years ago.
Why Patriots players believe Jerod Mayo is ready to be a head coach
Mayo is considered a possible successor to Bill Belichick as New England’s head coach and has the support of the defensive players.
NFL notebook: Patriots assistant Jerod Mayo says he’s ready to be NFL coach
The linebackers coach for the Patriots thinks he’s ready to a head coaching position, whenever and wherever he gets chance.
Patriots fall to 4-12 and clinch worst season in Belichick’s coaching career
With their loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Patriots clinched the worst record of Bill Belichick’s coaching career
Bill Belichick’s recent history with the Patriots, not his past success, should determine his fate
Commentary: Sure, Belichick has won six Super Bowls in New England, but he is also responsible for an offense that has fallen apart since Tom Brady left.