Live stream will be available after this brief ad from our sponsors

LISTEN LIVE

Former Titans defensive backs coach under Mike Vrabel reportedly joining Patriots staff

The New England Patriots are reportedly hiring former Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills defensive backs coach Scott Booker. Mike Vrabel is bringing in another one of his former staffers from…

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills senior defensive assistant Scott Booker against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills senior defensive assistant Scott Booker against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots are reportedly hiring former Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills defensive backs coach Scott Booker.

Mike Vrabel is bringing in another one of his former staffers from his time with the Tennessee Titans to join the New England Patriots. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the Patriots are hiring assistant coach Scott Booker.

After starting off working at the college level with Notre Dame and Nebraska, Booker began his NFL coaching career as a general defensive assistant for the Titans in 2018 - Vrabel's first year with the franchise. He was promoted to safeties coach in 2020 and held that job for four seasons.

Last year, Booker left the Titans and joined the Buffalo Bills' staff. He was a senior defensive assistant and nickel cornerback coach there.


WATCH: Greg Bedard discusses the Patriots' coaching staff


While the report didn't include the exact position the Patriots are hiring Booker for, it would make sense for him to end up back working with the secondary. On Tuesday, it was reported that both cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino and safeties coach Brian Belichick will not return to the team in 2025.

An exact title for Booker and other recent hires should be on the way, as at this point the Patriots appear to be close to filling out their positional coaching roles. According to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com, "New England will [officially] announce the rest of Coach Vrabel's staff all at the same time at some point soon."

Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.