Bill Belichick, one of the most successful head coaches in NFL history, might be eyeing a comeback next year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to chatter from football insiders. Belichick is preparing to return to a head coaching job in 2025, sources told The Athletic last Saturday. Rumors about his return have been circulating for months, and several teams have been floated as possible fits for the storied coach. The rumors that he might head to Jacksonville ramped up after the Jaguars suffered their worst defeat in franchise history on Sunday, losing to the Detroit Lions 52-6. “Belichick certainly has his eye on this Jacksonville opening,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini said on the most recent episode of the sports publication’s Scoop City podcast. According to a column written by the host last weekend, Belichick’s desire for control over his team might rule out some of the other franchises searching for a new head coach, such as the Dallas Cowboys. On Tuesday, Russini said the Jaguars have “tons of respect” for the ex-New England coach—despite the fact that he has no immediate ties to Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. “But when you think about what they’re looking for and what they need there, it starts to make sense,” the host said.
