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Retired Patriots offensive lineman James Ferentz joining Giants’ coaching staff, per report

James Ferentz will be staying in the NFL in 2024.

The former New England Patriots offensive lineman has agreed to join the New York Giants’ coaching staff, according to a report Tuesday from ESPN’s Jordan Ranaan.

Ferentz, 34, announced his retirement in February. The 10-year veteran will now serve as an assistant offensive line coach in East Rutherford under Carmen Bricillo, whom he overlapped with while in Foxborough.

Entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2014 after playing for his father, Kirk Ferentz, the Iowa Hawkeyes product made initial stops with the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.