Bill Belichick has concluded his tenure with the Patriots, yet uncertainty surrounds the status of his sons. The common expectation was that if the team parted ways with Belichick, his sons, Steve and Brian, who are part of the coaching staff, would also be let go.
However, following the announcement of the Patriots’ separation from Bill Belichick, a report indicated that both Steve and Brian were given the option to remain with the team in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Although ESPN’s Mike Reiss did not offer a definitive conclusion in his recent Sunday morning update, the well-informed Patriots reporter did provide some insights into the situation.
Reiss explained that due to the close friendship between Jerod Mayo and Steve Belichick, the anticipated role on the coaching staff for Steve would likely be in the capacity of an assistant head coach or senior adviser. As for Brian, who has a background in scouting and recently held the position of safeties coach from 2020 to 2023, he was observed at Gillette Stadium towards the end of the past week.
It’s possible that Steve and Brian Belichick are holding off on deciding their future, perhaps waiting to see what their father’s next move will be. Reports suggest that their father, a potential future Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, is the leading candidate in Atlanta, and if he takes that opportunity, it could provide a path for his sons to join him there if they choose to relocate.
However, it’s also evident that both Steve and Brian might be inclined to establish their own identity and reputation separate from their father’s legacy. Despite the uncertainties, it is apparent that their skills and expertise are still highly valued within the New England Patriots organization.
