After leading the Patriots through the most successful run in the history of the modern NFL, Bill Belichick’s time with the Patriots is reportedly coming to an end.
According the ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss, Belichick and the Patriots are “expected to parts ways.”
Belichick was hired by the Patriots in early 2000 after a contentious negotiating period with the division rival Jets. Having initially been tabbed as Bill Parcells’ replacement in New York, Belichick shockingly resigned as “HC of the NYJ” after less than 24 hours. Though Parcells and the Jets were initially reluctant to let him leave, a trade was eventually agreed to between the two AFC East opponents.