Rumors Suggest Commanders Eyeing Offseason Trade for Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Amid Career Struggles

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio speculates that the Washington Commanders, who recently traded defensive ends Chase Young and Montez Sweat, could target beleaguered Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick for a trade as part of a major organizational shakeup under new ownership.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio has speculated that the Washington Commanders, under new ownership and having recently traded key defensive ends Chase Young and Montez Sweat, are considering a major organizational shakeup that could involve a trade for New England Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick.
Since Tom Brady’s departure from the Patriots in 2020, the team has been struggling under Coach Belichick, currently sitting at the bottom of AFC East with a 2-6 record this season, indicating a potential second consecutive miss of the playoffs.
Despite Coach Belichick’s recent contract extension with the Patriots, rumors suggest that the Patriots' owner Robert Kraft may be ready to move on from him, especially given the current negative sentiment amongst the team's fanbase.
Josh Harris, the owner of Washington Commanders, is reportedly willing to call the Patriots for an inquiry about a potential off-season trade involving Coach Belichick as part of his efforts to redefine the team's future course.
Should the trade materialize, it would provide the Commanders with significant leverage in re-shaping their squad, given the team's projected $88.7 million cap space and their possession of two second- and third-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.