The New England Patriots interviewed Thomas Brown for their offensive coordinator position before ultimately going back to Josh McDaniels for a third time. But there could still be a spot for Brown on Mike Vrabel's coaching staff.

After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears embarked on a wide-ranging search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.