Patriots reportedly interviewed interim head coach for OC job

Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown looks on before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn ImagesThe New England Patriots interviewed Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown on Tuesday, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.

Brown took the roles of offensive coordinator and interim head coach in 2024, following the mid-season firing of Matt Eberflus. He served in the head coaching role for the final five weeks of the season. The team went 1-4 under him during that abbreviated run.

Brown has extensive experience on the offensive side of the ball, including work as the offensive coordinator for…