Watch: Bill Belichick holds news conference amid reports of New England Patriots exit

Thursday 11 January 2024 17:00 GMT

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Watch as Bill Belichick holds a news conference to announce he is leaving the New England Patriots.

The coach, 71, confirmed his exit as he spoke alongside Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Thursday afternoon (11 January).

The record-breaking head coach had been rumoured to be leaving the franchise after 24 years and six Super Bowl titles.

There was widespread speculation over Belichick's future after the Patriots ended the 2023 season with a 4-13 record - the worst of his coaching career.

One year remains on his contract, but he has been in talks with Kraft since the end of the season.

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