DeMarcus Covington Expected to be Named Patriots' Defensive Coordinator

The promotion marks the first staff hire for new head coach Jerod Mayo, as Covington moves from defensive line coach to defensive coordinator.

DeMarcus Covington, the Patriots' defensive line coach, is expected to be promoted to defensive coordinator, marking the first staff hire for new head coach Jerod Mayo.
Covington, 34, has been with the Patriots since 2017, starting as a coaching assistant before moving to defensive line coach in 2020.
Prior to his NFL career, Covington was a wide receiver at Samford University and made several collegiate coaching stops before joining the Patriots.
Covington has received praise for his coaching skills and understanding of the game, with Mayo calling him a 'huge resource' for the team.
The Patriots' defense, which Covington will now lead, allowed the fewest yards per carry (3.3) and ranked fourth in percentage of fewest drives ending in an offensive score (31.5) in the past season.