According to Mike Reiss, the Patriots are still in talks with former Bears interim HC Thomas Brown for a role on the coaching staff under new HC Mike Vrabel.

As Ben Johnson begins assembling his coaching staff with the Chicago Bears, Thomas Brown won't be retained after serving in three different roles for

Thomas Brown was one of the Seahawks’ initial two candidates interviewed this offseason, along with Lions o-line coach Hank Fraley, for their open offensive coordinator position. Brown was also on the same Georgia Bulldogs staff with Mike Macdonald back in 2011, so there is familiarity between the two men.