Bill Belichick Is Leaving the New England Patriots After 24 Seasons
Bill Belichick is expected to leave the New England Patriots, reports say, after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl victories together.
A news conference is scheduled to take place Thursday afternoon announcing the change, which sources told ESPN was a mutual decision reached by Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Speculation had mounted about Belichick’s future after the franchise recorded its worst record under his tenure in 2023, but his reign will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest of any team in the history of the NFL.
Belichick and Kraft held conversations this week about the coach’s future, according to ESPN, with insiders characterizing the discussions as cordial and productive. They ultimately ended with the decision to part ways, with Belichick being allowed to leave despite having a year left on his contract. Belichick reportedly will want to remain in coaching, with seven NFL franchises currently in need of a head coach.