Brian Belichick, the son of legendary ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick, is departing the team after serving as the safeties coach for the past five years, multiple reports said Tuesday, as new head coach Mike Vrabel builds his staff.

Brian Belichick won't be joining Mike Vrabel's coaching staff with the New England Patriots. The longtime coach for the Patriots—who has been with the

Mike Vrabel joined the Patriots as head coach in a throwback to the Bill Belichick era. But his tenure won't involve Belichick's son, Brian.