Patriots hired Shane Bowen as a defensive analyst.

10 April 2026

Bowen last served as the Giants’ defensive coordinator, but was fired last season following a Week 12 blowout loss to the Lions after blowing yet another 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. Bowen spent six seasons with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee, serving as his outside linebackers coach (2018-2020) before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 2021.