Boston.com · Jan 27, 2024
Patriots reportedly plan to interview Lions’ assistant coach for offensive coordinator vacancy
Tanner Engstrand helped lead the Lions to their first playoff win since 1992 this postseason. AP Photo/Abbie ParrThe Patriots will reportedly interview a seventh candidate for the team’s offensive coordinator role as a seemingly thorough search continues.
Head coach Jerod Mayo and Co. plan to sit down with Lions’ passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
He joins a lengthy list of Patriots coordinator interviewees across all three phases. With Bill O’Brien off to Ohio State, the lack of an existing defensive coordinator, and special teams play-caller Cam Achord apparently on his way out, the Patriots are keeping busy with interviews.
