The New England Patriots are open to firing Bill Belichick if the team's struggles continue, according to a report.

Belichick is widely viewed as the greatest coach in NFL history, but owner Robert Kraft is frustrated with the team's struggles since Tom Brady departed in 2020.

"There's a school of thought that suggests Bill Belichick has earned the right to go out on his own accord, that the architect of the greatest dynasty in NFL history can coach in New England as long as he chooses," Jeff Howe reported for The Athletic. "Kraft doesn't subscribe to it."

Belichick has guided the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins, but they haven't won a playoff game since 2018 and enter Week 6 at 1-4.