New Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's coaching staff will have several familiar faces from his time with the Tennessee Titans. Of the 26 members of the staff announced by New England on Wednesday, 11 worked with Vrabel during his six-year tenure in Tennessee from 2018 to 2023.

According to Greg A. Bedard of Boston Sports Journal, Todd Downing is getting hired to be the wide receivers coach for Vrabel. Notably, Downing was Vrabel's offensive coordinator in Tennesee for two years and was his tight ends coach before that.

Vrabel, who coached for six seasons in Tennessee, brought in a variety of new coaches to the Patriots. In total, four assistants on this staff have head coaching experience with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, offensive line coach Doug Marrone, tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown, and senior defensive assistant Ben McAdoo.