The Patriots did not hire Thomas Brown to be their offensive coordinator, but are reportedly looking to add the former Bears interim head coach to Josh McDaniels' staff.

Brown will serve as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, while Marrone’s title is still to be announced.

Former Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown is joining Mike Vrabel's coaching staff in New England, NFL Network reported Monday.

Former Chicago Bears interim coach Thomas Brown has a new home. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Brown is joining the New England Patriots coaching sta

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During the Bears pregame show on ESPN 1000, general manager Ryan Poles said interim head coach Thomas Brown will be given a formal interview for the Bears' head coach opening.

Brown played running back at Georgia and was drafted by the Falcons in 2008 before starting his coaching career in the college ranks. He worked for Georgia, Wisconsin, Miami and the College of Charleston and connected with Sean McVay as an offensive assistant with the Rams following one season as offensive coordinator at South Carolina.

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.

The New England Patriots are hiring former Chicago Bears interim head coach and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown to be their tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero.