New England Patriots staffer Chris Mattes to join Bill Belichick at UNC, per report

Posted Jan 13, 2025
Another member of the New England Patriots’ staff has left the team. Chris Mattes will reunite with former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick at the University of North Carolina. Mattes first arrived in New England as in 2017 as player operations and engagement director. In 2024, the New Jersey native was promoted to director of football development. (Pats Pulpit)

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