According to Greg A. Bedard of Boston Sports Journal, Todd Downing is getting hired to be the wide receivers coach for Vrabel. Notably, Downing was Vrabel's offensive coordinator in Tennesee for two years and was his tight ends coach before that.

Mike Vrabel continues shaping his New England Patriots coaching staff, bringing in a former Tennessee Titans ally to strengthen the defense. The New England Patriots have welcomed Mike Vrabel back to the organization,

Two-time NFL head coach Doug Marrone, who most recently was at Boston College as a Senior Analyst for Football Strategy, is joining the Patriots' coaching staff. Marrone's specific position is TBA. His history/background w/ OL play is notable. (h/t @PatsPro_21, @JPasteris_NFL)

Mike Vrabel is adding another veteran coach to his offensive staff. According to a source, the Patriots are hiring former NFL head coach, offensive coordinator, and veteran offensive line coach Doug Marrone. The 60-year-old coach is best known for being a head coach with the Buffalo Bills (2013-2014) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2016-2020).

Heading into 2025, the New England Patriots will look to new head coach Mike Vrabel to turn things around after a disastrous 2024 season. And on Sunday, he made one of his first big moves as head coach by deciding not to bring back a beloved assistant from the past regime.