The New England Patriots are interviewing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich as a head coaching candidate, The Athletic's

The New England Patriots are interviewing Byron Leftwich for their head coaching vacancy ... player Mike Vrabel is also reportedly expected to interview along with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn denied the New England Patriots’ interview request for their head coaching job, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. It was reported on Wednesday that Glenn was sought after for an interview by the Patriots, who have a long history of prioritizing defensive-minded head coaches.

The New England Patriots could be on the verge of hiring their next coach after completing an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday, the fourth candidate to be brought in as part of the search to fill the vacancy created by the firing of Jerod Mayo.

Aaron Glenn is a busy man, as he's preparing for the Detroit Lions upcoming playoff run ... They interviewed Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton on Tuesday, Mike Vrabel on Thursday, and they have ...

According to ESPN, the Patriots are set to virtually interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday.

BOSTON — The New England Patriots could be on the verge of hiring their next coach after completing an interview with Detroit Lions ... offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, former Indianapolis ...

Already on multiple teams' coaching-search radars, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn received two ringing endorsements from Lions defenders that should make him an even more attractive candidate.

This comes two days after New England's owner, Robert Kraft, announced that head coach Jerod Mayo was fired following the team's disappointing 4-13 season.

Former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich has reportedly interviewed for the vacant head coaching position with the New England Patriots. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Leftwich is one ...

The Patriots are scheduled to interview Mike Vrabel on Thursday and are also expected to virtually interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson later this week.

Glenn would be the fifth candidate in New England’s head coaching search, joining Byron Leftwich, Pep Hamilton, Mike Vrabel, and Ben Johnson.