Legendary head coach Bill Belichick has confirmed he will leave the New England Patriots, ending his 24-season reign.
The 71-year-old has been coach since 2000 and has won a record six Super Bowls and been a runner-up three times.
But since Tom Brady left in 2020 they have made the play-offs only once and on Sunday they finished last in the AFC East for the first time in 24 years.
Belichick said his departure was a mutual decision after discussions with Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
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