Report: Bill Belichick wants to coach in 2025

Bill Belichick has plenty to keep him occupied this fall, filling a variety of prominent media roles, from a spot on the Monday night "ManningCast" to a seat on "Inside the NFL." But it could be a short stay in these jobs for Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl-winning coach who split with the New England Patriots after the 2023 season. ESPN reported Sunday morning that Belichick wants to return to coaching in 2025 and is expected to be picky about his destination. Per the report, he wants to return as a head coach if the right job comes open. Per ESPN, Belichick passed on discussions about plum defensive coordinator or other top roles in the offseason. He is expected to review openings after the 2024 season. Belichick, 72, has a 302-165 record in 29 regular seasons with the New England Patriots (2000-23) and Cleveland Browns (1991-95). Including the playoffs, Belichick has 333 career wins, second only to Don Shula's 347. Belichick, George Halas and Curly Lambeau are the only NFL coaches with six NFL titles. In Belichick's 24 seasons in New England, the Patriots won 17 AFC East titles, went to 13 AFC championship games and played in nine Super Bowls. Belichick and the Patriots split on Jan. 11 after the Tom Brady-less Patriots finished three of the past four seasons with a sub-.500 record. --Field Level Media