Updated Tracker: 2024 New England Patriots Coaching Staff

The New England Patriots have a new head coach in Jerod Mayo. Now the team is in the market to find new coaches to fill out his staff. Although the job titles may have been different, last season’s Patriots team functioned with Bill O’Brien, Jerod Mayo, and Cam Achord handling the roles of offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinator respectively. O’Brien has since joined Ohio State’s staff, Mayo was promoted to head coach, and others are interviewing for Achord’s job.

Possible candidates for offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator have been discussed on this site. Here the candidates for open posts will be tracked, in terms of confirmed interviews and interview requests. This list will be continuously updated until the staff is complete.

Offensive Coordinator

Nick Caley (Rams TE Coach)

Caley was with the New England Patriots for eight seasons (2015-2022) so he has familiarity with the franchise, the personnel, and has worked alongside Mayo. He spent this past season on Sean McVay’s staff in Los Angeles. He is the only confirmed interview for the OC position thus far.

Rams’ TE coach Nick Caley is scheduled to interview for New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator job Monday, per source. Caley interviewed last year with the Jets and Texans, and he now becomes the newest Sean McVay assistant in line for a potential promotion.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 21, 2024

Tanner Engstrand (Lions Passing Game Coordinator)

Engstand is another candidate who may already have a job lined up elsewhere. Detroit offensive coordinator Brian Callahan could land a head coaching job (he is the favorite in Washington at the moment). If that is the case, it seems likely that Engstrand would either follow Callahan, or replace him with the Lions. But if Engstrand is available, he is certainly an interesting candidate. He’s been with the Lions for four years, with Jared Goff flourishing of late. Detroit has their wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs all involved in the passing game, making them a difficult team to defend.

The #Patriots plan to interview #Lions pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for their OC position, source said. Engstrand’s name has become a popular one around the NFL thanks to Detroit’s offensive success. Engstrand also worked with Jim Harbaugh earlier in his career.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 26, 2024

Brian Fleury (49ers TE Coach)

Fleury has been with the San Francisco 49ers for the past five seasons. He has been the team’s tight ends coach for the past two. George Kittle became a first-team All-Pro selection under his watch in 2023. Along with Nick Caley, Fleury is one of two known tight end coaches to interview for the position. Fleury has also worked with the Bills, Browns, and Dolphins, primarily on the defensive side of the ball. His experience with both sides of the football could make him an attractive head coaching candidate down the road.

The #Patriots interviewed #49ers TE coach Brian Fleury for their offensive coordinator job, per source.

A longtime defensive coach and analyst, Fleury moved to offense in San Francisco and has become a trusted assistant for Kyle Shanahan. An intriguing name.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 27, 2024

Luke Getsy (Former Bears OC)

Having experience as an offensive coordinator is something that only Shane Waldron (since eliminated) and Thomas Brown can boast of, among the known Patriots OC candidates. Getsy becomes the third. After being an assistant with the Green Bay Packers, Getsy was the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears the past two seasons. Chicago fired Getsy following the 2023 season. The Bears did finish with the second most rushing yards in the NFL last season, thanks in part to 657 yards rushing from QB Justin Fields.

The #Patriots plan to interview former #Bears OC Luke Getsy for their offensive coordinator job, per source.

Getsy just wrapped up an interview with Las Vegas for the same position.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 27, 2024

Klint Kubiak (49ers Passing Game Specialist)

Kubiak becomes the second member of the NFC Champions coaching staff to interview for the Patriots post. He joins tight ends coach Brian Fleury about those under consideration. The Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan connections certainly count for something while searching for the next OC. This is the 36-year-old’s tenth season coaching in the NFL. He had previous stops with the Vikings and Broncos, before joining the 49ers staff this season. In Minnesota, he worked under Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski, who was OC in Minnesota at the time. His father Gary Kubiak in a former NFL player and coach. He was head coach for the Denver Broncos when they won Super Bowl 50.

Scott Turner (Raiders Pass Game Coordinator)

Turner joined the NFL coaching ranks as an assistant on Ron Rivera’s staff with the 2010 Carolina Panthers. He made stops in Cleveland and Minnesota, before re-joining Rivera in Carolina and later Washington. He spent this past season in Las Vegas on Josh McDaniels staff (pre-firing). Like Kubiak, he has been around the NFL his entire life. His father Norv Turner was a longtime NFL coach, who had head coaching jobs with the Commanders, Chargers, and Raiders. But he was best known for his time as offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys two Super Bowl wins under head coach Jimmy Johnson. Norv Turner was the offensive coordinator when his son was on staff in Minnesota, the second stint in Carolina, and Washington.

Breer reports the #Patriots added Klint Kubiak (49ers passing game coordinator) and Scott Turner (Raiders passing game coordinator) to their OC search https://t.co/w2LQJrd91c

— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) January 29, 2024

ELIMINATED OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR CANDIDATES

Dan Pitcher (Bengals QB Coach)

Pitcher has been with the Cincinnati staff for the past eight seasons. He had prior NFL experience as a scout with the Indianapolis Colts. Pitcher has been the QB coach since 2020, Joe Burrow’s rookie season. With Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan set to take the head coaching job with the Tennessee Titans, Pitcher is likely to be a strong candidate to become the OC in both Cincinnati and Tennessee.

The #Bengals have an in-house replacement for Callahan as OC in QBs coach Dan Pitcher, but he has a full docket of OC interviews this week. Sources say he has a zoom with the #Patriots tomorrow, then flies to Las Vegas for the #Raiders at night. He has the #Saints on Thursday. https://t.co/UKJ7BnPIxb

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 23, 2024

UPDATE: After Bengals OC Brian Callahan took the head coaching job with the Titans, Cincinnati is promoting Pitcher to offesnive coordinator, taking him out of the running in New England.

The #Bengals have their replacement for OC Brian Callahan in their building: Sources say they are hiring QBs coach Dan Pitcher to be their OC — an obvious choice.

The work he’s done with Joe Burrow (and Jake Browning) stood out. He and Zac Robinson were the two most popular OC… pic.twitter.com/ODh04VPcjj

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2024

Shane Waldron (Former Seahawks OC)

Began his career as an intern/assistant in the Patriots front office from 2002-to-2004. Was a member of the coaching staff from 2008-to-2009 (Mayo’s first two seasons in the NFL). He joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. Worked with tight ends, quarterbacks, and was pass game coordinator. Left in 2021 to become offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks. In Seattle, Waldron helped revive the career of quarterback Geno Smith. It was reported that Waldron interviewed with New England before taking the OC job with the Chicago Bears.

We have hired Shane Waldron as our Offensive Coordinator.

Welcome to Chicago, Coach! 🐻⬇️

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 23, 2024

Zac Robinson (Rams Passing Game Coordinator)

The Patriots selected Zac Robinson in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He began his coaching career in 2019, and has been with the Los Angeles Rams the past five years. Like Caley, he is now part of the Sean McVay coaching tree. He has worked with quarterbacks and wide receivers, with his current title being pass game coordinator. Despite a relative lack of experience, Robinson could be a good fit to mentor a young offense in Foxboro.

Sources: Patriots coach Jerod Mayo will interview Rams assistants Nick Caley and Zac Robinson for New England's OC job this week. Caley interviews tomorrow, Robinson interviews on Tuesday.

Caley coached in New England from 2015-22. Robinson played for the Patriots in 2010.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 21, 2024

UPDATE: Ian Rapaport of NFL Network reports that Robinson has accepted the job of offensive coordinator with the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson has worked with the new Atlanta head coach for the past several seasons with the Rams.

Sources: The #Falcons are hiring #Rams pass-game coordinator Zac Robinson as their new OC under Raheem Morris.

One of the most popular interviews on the OC circuit, Robinson was Morris’ top choice. pic.twitter.com/Pv5JI85i94

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 28, 2024

Jerrod Johnson (Texans QB Coach)

Johnson is the most intriguing option not previously discussed on this site. He worked on Kevin O’Connell’s staff in Minnesota before becoming Houston’s quarterbacks coach in 2023. Rookie QB C.J. Stroud had an outstanding season for Houston. Since the Patriots are likely to have a rookie quarterback of their own in 2024, it could be an excellent fit. Jerrod Johnson is a former player, like Jerod Mayo, though he never appeared in any NFL games. He is 35-years-old. Texans OC Bobby Slowik was being interviewed for several head coach openings. If Slowik were to land one, Johnson would likely follow him or be promoted in Houston. But if Johnson is available, he presents a very intriguing candidacy.

Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson is interviewing today with the Steelers for their vacant offensive coordinator position, source says. Johnson has already interviewed with the Browns, Saints, Patriots and Eagles for their OC jobs. His work with Stroud has been noticed leaguewide.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 26, 2024

UPDATE: Johnson has reportedly informed the teams he has interviewed with for an offensive coordinator position that he intends to return to Houston.

Sources: #Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson has informed teams interested in hiring him as an OC that he plans to return to Houston. A big development for the #Texans, as Johnson wants to finish what he started with CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans, OC Bobby Slowik and the organization. pic.twitter.com/mpMoKThYsy

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 30, 2024

Thomas Brown (Former Panthers OC)

Brown was OC in Carolina for 2023 after serving as an assistant on Sean McVay’s staff with the Los Angeles Rams (2020-2022). The 37-year-old had a quick ascent in the coaching ranks, going from a college assistant to an NFL coordinator in just four seasons. The Panthers fired head coach Ron Rivera following the season. Brown is being allowed to interview for other openings, despite technically being under contract in Carolina. It is likely new head coach Dave Canales will want to pick his own offensive coordinator.

Thomas Brown, who remains under contract with the Panthers as their OC, interviewed recently for the Patriots OC job, per source. He also interviewed for the Steelers OC job, as previously reported.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 26, 2024

UPDATE: It has been announced the Brown plans on taking a job on the Chicago Bears staff.

Former #Panthers OC Thomas Brown to the #Bears as pass-game coordinator, per source.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 31, 2024

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Tem Lukabu (Panthers OLB Coach)

The 42-year old has NFL experience on the staffs in San Francisco, Cincinnati, and Carolina. He served as the Boston College defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2022. He was with the Panthers this past season, working with Brian Burns and Yetur Gross-Matos, among others.

Panthers OLB coach Tem Lukabu will be a defensive coordinator for one of the teams in the East-West Shrine Game, source says. Lukabu will also be interviewing for the Patriots defensive coordinator position soon.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 17, 2024

Christian Parker (Broncos DB Coach)

Paker is only 32-years-old and is considered a fast riser among coaching young coaches. He was with the Green Bay Packers for two seasons, before joining Denver for the past three. Safety Justin Simmons and CB Patrick Surtain II have both thrived for the Broncos under his tutelage.

The #Patriots are interviewing #Broncos DBs coach Christian Parker today for their defensive coordinator job, per source.

Jerod Mayo is the NFL’s youngest head coach at age 37 and Parker, 32, would be one of the league’s youngest coordinators. A fast riser.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 19, 2024

Michael Hodges (Saints LB Coach)

Hodges has been with New Orleans for his entire NFL coaching career (2017-to-Present). The 37-year-old-Allen has been linebackers coach since 2020. Like Parker, Hodges has spent time with Sean Payton as head coach. Demario Davis and Pete Werner both had big years at linebacker for the Saints.

The #Patriots will interview #Saints LBs coach Michael Hodges for their defensive coordinator job under coach Jerod Mayo, source said. A huge part of that defense that was a Top 10 scoring defense in each of the last four seasons.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 19, 2024

DeMarcus Covington (Patriots DL Coach)

Covington is only 34-years old, but has been with the New England Patriots organization since 2017. After two years as a coaching assistant, he became the outside linebackers coach in 2019. Covington has coached the defensive line the past four seasons. Christian Barmore blossomed into a star under him. Covington was also among those present for Mayo’s introductory press conference.

The Patriots plan to interview defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington for their vacant defensive coordinator position, source says. Covington has been on the Patriots staff with new head coach Jerod Mayo since 2017.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 19, 2024

ELIMINATED DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR CANDIDATES

Gerald Alexander (Steelers Assistant DB Coach)

Alexander had a five-year NFL career as a safety with the Lions, Jaguars, Panthers, Dolphins, and Jets. The 39-year-old has worked in the NFL for the Titans, Buccaneers, Dolphins, and Steelers. He was the cornerbacks coach on the Miami staff that featured former Patriots assistant Josh Boyer as defensive coordinator.

🚨 Patriots coaching staff tracker: New England previously held an interview with OC Shane Waldron and Steelers assistant Gerald Alexander. (via @albertbreer)#ForeverNEhttps://t.co/7mOL9tRn7x

— Pats Pulpit (@patspulpit) January 23, 2024

UPDATE: Alexander has taken a job to be safeties coach with the Raiders. Presumably, this means he knew he was not going to be named DC in New England.

Raiders are hiring Gerald Alexander as their safeties coach, per source.

Alexander spent the last 2 seasons as Steelers assistant defensive backs coach. He also ran Dolphins DB room from 2020-21 where he became a favorite for many players. Now, he aims to do it again in Vegas.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) January 24, 2024

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR

Jeremy Springer (Rams Assistant ST Coach)

On those same special teams rankings, the LA Rams finished last in the NFL in 2023. The 33-year-old Springer has only been in the NFL for two seasons. The bulk of his coaching experience has come at the college level. He coached at UTEP, Texas A&M, Arizona, and Marshall.

#Rams assistant special teams coach Jeremy Springer is expected to interview for the #Patriots special teams coaching job under new coach Jerod Mayo, source said. Another rising young coach getting a look in NE.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 19, 2024

Thomas McGaughey (Giants ST Coach)

The veteran special teams coach was fired by the New York Giants on Jan. 8, 2024. He had preceded Giants head coach Brian Daboll in New York, so the Giants HC may have wanted to pick his own coach. He has NFL experience as a special teams coordinator with the Jets, 49ers, Panthers, and Giants, whom he had been with since 2018.

Former Giants special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey interviewed for the same job with the Patriots, per source. McGaughey had been the Giants ST coordinator for six seasons, spanning three different regimes. #patriots #giants #nfl

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) January 20, 2024

ELIMINATED SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR CANDIDATES

Marquice Williams (Falcons ST Coach)

Williams was Atlanta’s special teams coach from 2021 to 2023. But with a new coaching staff on the way for the Falcons, he is now free to interview with other teams. Williams had previous stops with the Bears, Falcons, and Lions. Atlanta finished near the bottom of special teams rankings in 2023 (26) courtesy of the worst net punting average in the NFL.

The #Patriots have requested to interview #Falcons special teams coach Marquice Williams for their ST position for head coach Jerod Mayo.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2024

UPDATE: Williams reportedly was offered the special teams coordinator job by the New England Patriots, but turned it down. The expectation is that he will stay with the Atlanta Falcons under new head coach Raheem Morris, whom he previously worked with.

#Patriots interviewed #Falcons special teams coordinator Marquise Williams, offered him position and he declined, according to a league source @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 26, 2024