THE New England Patriots have continued to refresh and rebuild under head coach Jerod Mayo.
After 24 years under the leadership of Bill Belichick, Mayo has wasted no time in making the Patriots his own with a series of roster and coaching changes in recent weeks.
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Shortly after special teams legend Matthew Slater, 38, announced he was retiring from the NFL after sixteen seasons with the Patriots on Tuesday, it was reported that two more veterans were set to leave.
Defensive lineman Lawrence Guy, 33, and safety Adrian Phillips, 31, are both reportedly on their way out, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
A Super Bowl LIII champion, Guy made 110 appearances for New England during his seven seasons in Foxborough.
Throughout that span, he racked up 379 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and 37 quarterback hits.
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Former All-Pro Phillips spent the last four years with the Patriots, making 67 appearances and finishing with 284 tackles, sixteen defended passes, and six interceptions.
This comes just a day after the team announced seventeen new additions to Mayo's coaching staff.
Arguably the most recognizable name on the list is three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker, and Patriots legend, Dont'a Hightower.
The 33-year-old will begin his coaching career as their inside linebackers coach.
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Another familiar face will be senior offensive assistant Ben McAdoo.
The former head coach of the New York Giants returns to the NFL after a year away from the sport.
ESPN viewers in tears over Steve McMichael's heartbreaking story from battling ALS but 'going home' to NFL Hall of Fame_Offensively, the team also announced that Bob Bicknell will coach tight ends, Taylor Embree running backs, Tyler Hughes wideouts, T.C. McCartney quarterbacks, and Scott Peters the offensive line, while Toqiam Underwood will take on the role of assistant receivers coach.
Michael McCarthy also joined as an offensive coaching assistant and quality control coach.
Over on defense, Jerry Montgomery joined as their defensive line coach, and Drew Wilkins as their outside linebackers coach.
Vinny DePalma and Jamael Lett will come in as defensive coaching assistants and quality control coaches.
Tom Quinn and Coby Tippett join as special teams coaching assistants and quality control coaches.
Brian McDonough was also brought in as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.
Not that they are the only coaching additions to have been made by Mayo since taking over in January.
Among the bigger moves so far was the hire of former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt in the same role.
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Jeremy Springer was also brought in from the Los Angeles Rams to take over as their special teams coordinator.
While DeMarcus Covington was promoted to defensive coordinator.
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