Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Belichick’s future with the Patriots is uncertain. The New England Patriots have ended their 2023 season with a 4-13 record and outside the playoffs for a third time in the last four years. Now, all eyes are on head coach Bill Belichick. Despite a first-ballot Hall of Fame résumé and six Super Bowl wins under his belt, Belichick is not guaranteed to return for what would be his 25th season as the Patriots’ head coach and de facto general manager. While no decision appears to have been made yet, the coming days will show whether he and the organization have indeed arrived at a crossroads. In order to keep you informed with all the latest news, and updated on all the latest rumors, we have set up this tracker. Please make sure to bookmark and regularly revisit in order to stay up to date. Is Bill Belichick still the Patriots’ head coach? TBD: Contractually, Belichick is still tied to the Patriots through 2024. However, that does not guarantee that he will stay put — only that there are layers to a potential decision about moving on from him. Is Bill Belichick still the Patriots’ de facto GM? TBD: Even in case Belichick stays put as New England’s head coach, there is no guarantee he also keeps his job as the team’s No. 1 executive. Bill Belichick news and rumors tracker The Carolina Panthers “at a high level” have reportedly made informal inquiries about Belichick in relation to their own head-coaching vacancy. | Report Mike Vrabel is reportedly “interested” in returning to New England should the Patriots part ways with Bill Belichick. | Report The Atlanta Falcons, who fired head coach Arthur Smith on Monday, are reportedly interested in Belichick should he become available. | Report Speaking to reporters on Monday, Belichick touched on a variety of issues — including that he would be “for whatever we collectively decide is the best thing for this football team” in regards to his status as both head coach and de facto general manager. ESPN insider Mike Reiss says that “no final decision has been made but the belief around here is that it’s nearing an end.” | Report The Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders are not considered likely landing spots for Belichick, should he become available. The Carolina Panthers, meanwhile, had some interest already last year. | Report Belichick and team owners Robert and Jonathan Kraft will meet Monday to discuss the franchise’s future, with or without him. | Report Source: https://www.patspulpit.com/2024/1/7/240 ... oach-kraft
