Leftwich was considered a frontrunner for the Jaguars’ head coaching job that eventually went to Doug Pederson in February 2022. Then Leftwich was fired in January 2023 and fell off the grid.

The Patriots have requested to speak to a fifth head coaching candidate.

One NFL Insider called the Patriots' head coaching search a "sham" aimed at circumventing the league's Rooney Rule

The Patriots concluded their interview with Ben Johnson for their head-coaching vacancy and have no other known meetings scheduled.

The Patriots have been busy in their coaching search, interviewing two candidates Tuesday and reportedly speaking with Mike Vrabel this week.

The Patriots are searching for a new coach after firing Jerod Mayo on Sunday following a brutal first season at the helm.

Lions OC Ben Johnson interviewed well with the Patriots but plans to meet with other teams. Meanwhile, the Patriots are pushing for a quick resolution to their HC search, per source. Many around the league expect a decision this weekend.

The New England Patriots could be on the verge of hiring their next coach after completing an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday, the fourth candidate to be brought in as part of the search to fill the vacancy created by the firing of Jerod Mayo.

Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson were both first-round picks, and are both on a Hall of Fame track. They also share the same legacy of not having won enough in the postseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat writer Rick Stroud gives the scoop on Byron Leftwich, the latest name to emerge in the Seattle Seahawks OC search.

The Seattle Seahawks had a dissapointing campaign in 2o24. After a breakout season from veteran quarterback Geno Smith in 2023, Smith regressed this year and the Seahawks narrowly missed out on a postseason berth.