MassLive’s Mark Daniels reports that the Patriots plan to retain special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer.

Vrabel has said he doesn’t have a timeline for the coordinator search, though interviews will likely start in the coming week.

Brown is the first known candidate to interview for the Patriots' offensive coordinator job under Vrabel. He interviewed for the position last season as well before the team ultimately hired Alex Van Pelt. Under Van Pelt's watch in 2024, New England gained just 291.9 yards per game (31st) and scored just 17 points per game (30th).

Josh McDaniels reportedly is set to join Mike Vrabel's staff as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, marking his third stint with the organization.

While there had been reports that offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt may stay on in a new role, MassLive's Chris Mason and Mark Daniels reported on Wednesday that Van Pelt won't be back in New England for a second season.

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the New England Patriots are set to hire Josh McDaniels as their next offensive coordinator. The 48-year-old— who interviewed with the franchise on Tuesday in Foxborough —has widely been considered the favorite since New England announced Mike Vrabel as their head coach last Sunday.

Tom E. Curran shares his instant reaction to the Patriots reportedly being expected to name Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator.

The Green Bay Packers have enjoyed impressive continuity on the coaching staff since head coach Matt LaFleur took over, though that level of consistency has been challenged after the Wild Card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Marcus Brady is the second candidate to have either interviewed or be requested for an interview for the OC job. Read more on Boston.com.

Mike Vrabel's coaching staff with the Patriots is coming along nicely, but now, the team needs to focus on upgrading their roster. Vrabel's ties to New England, where he played from 2001 to 2008, winning three Super Bowls along the way,