New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looking on.ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 31: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the first half of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has completed his first interview with another NFL team since becoming a free agent last week.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching vacancy. Last week, owner Arthur Blank fired Arthur Smith following a third straight 7-10 finish.

 

Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced last week that they were parting ways after 24 years together. The following day, inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo was named the Patriots’ new head coach.

Aside from the Falcons, the Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders also have head coaching vacancies.