Reiss also said a pair of defensive coaches — director of skill development Joe Kim and defensive assistant Keith Jones Jr. — won’t be returning. Jones took a job at Appalachian State last week and the university announced the move, so that’s been public knowledge.

Coach Mike Vrabel popped up on Bourne’s screen while he was chatting with fans. Initially, it seemed as if the newly-hired Patriots head coach was randomly calling in and joining in on the fun with one of his players. However, it quickly became apparent it wasn’t Vrabel on the line once the person started to talk.

The Patriots have plenty of work this offseason following a tough 2024 campaign. Alongside Eliot Wolf and new front office member Ryan Cowden— whom Vrabel was able to poach from the New York Giants —New England and its new coach have nearly $130 million in cap space to work with to turn over the roster.