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For the first time since 2017, the New England Patriots are reportedly set to name a defensive coordinator and they didn’t have to search far to do so.
Covington, 34, has spent the past five seasons in New England as a position coach, first working with outside linebackers and then defensive linemen. He interviewed for defensive coordinator openings with the Chargers and Cardinals last year.