New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is reportedly parting ways with the team after a historic run that spanned over two decades.
Belichick, 71, led the Patriots for 24 years, achieving a record of 333-178. He guided the team into nine Super Bowls, winning six. His exit from New England was speculated for several months but finally reported early on Thursday by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who cited league sources.
Though he’s parting ways with the Patriots, he doesn’t appear to be retiring. The veteran coach likely has his sights set on 15 more wins — the amount needed for him to surpass Don Shula’s record.
While sporting an impressive record, Belichick struggled in recent years after the departure of his star quarterback, Tom Brady. His record without Brady is 84-103. He missed the playoffs for the third time in four seasons and finished this past one with a 4-13 record.
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Despite this, ESPN noted that after several meetings with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, there was “no conflict, no disagreement, and in the end, productive talks resulted in a mutual decision that left both sides comfortable and at ease.”
The news comes just one day after fellow legendary coach Nick Saban announced his retirement from Alabama football after one of the most successful runs in the sport.
