The Patriots want to talk to one of head coach Mike Vrabel's assistants from Tennessee about a role on the staff in New England.

As expected, new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is targeting some of his former assistants for top coaching positions in New England. The Patriots have submitted a request to interview Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow for their defensive coordinator vacancy,

Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow spoke with the Patriots, a source confirmed. Crow coached with Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023. He held a number of roles including outside linebackers coach, defensive assistant and assistant special teams coach while with the Titans.