The Patriots and defensive coordinator Dean Pees are parting ways, a team source told NFL Network?s Michael Lombardi on Thursday.
Pees? contract is up at the end of this season.
Traditionally, Belichick promotes from within, but Al Groh is a name to watch for the defensive coordinator vacancy. Groh has strong ties to Belichick and was fired as Virginia?s coach.
Patriots, Defensive Coordinator Part Ways