Mike Reese, ESPN Staff Writer
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Robin Glazer, the New England Patriots’ executive vice president of football operations and one of the team’s top executives for the past 18 seasons, has informed the team of his plans to step down, according to officials. That’s what it means.
The departure of Glazer, who is scheduled to serve until mid-February, will leave a huge void in the organization as it transitions under new manager Mike Vrabel.
Glaser joined the Patriots in 2007 as senior ownership advisor and club advisor. Her first day on the job coincided with the NFL’s investigation into the Patriots’ video recording procedures, dubbed by some as “Spygate,” which ultimately cost the team a first-round draft pick the following season.
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She was promoted to Vice President in 2011, Senior Vice President in 2018, and further progressed to Senior Vice President, Business Affairs and Chief Administrative Officer of Football in 2022.
Throughout her tenure, she was primarily responsible for all league business and legal relationships, including league compliance.
In 2024, Glazer became a senior advisor to former coach Jerrod Mayo, and his responsibilities evolved even further. Over the years, she was also responsible for overseeing and managing all budgets, expenditures, capital expenditures, and business and technical contracts for the football department.
In an interview last March as part of Women’s History Month, Glaser said: “What inspires me is the different work that I do. I’m so honored to work for the (Craft) family and the organization. I’m so proud.” Please accept it. ”
Players like former safety Devin McCourty and defensive lineman Dietrich Wise Jr. have credited her with helping launch off-the-field initiatives, including charitable foundations and social justice causes.
The Patriots are coming off consecutive 4-13 seasons and will be hiring a head coach for the third time in the last three seasons, but only the second time in franchise history (1989-1991).
With Glazer’s impending departure, the changes will soon extend to the highest levels of the team.
Prior to joining the Patriots, Glaser served as global senior vice president of EMI Recorded Music.
Barstool Sports first reported the news about Glazer.
The Patriots also have coaches Bob Bicknell (tight ends), Taylor Embree (running backs), Tyler Hughes (wide receivers), Keith Jones (defensive coaching assistant), Joe Kim (director of skill development), and Tyquan Underwood (assistant wide receiver) was also notified. They won’t be back in 2025, sources told ESPN.
Vrabel has met with assistant coaches and will continue to do so as he takes the first steps in developing the Patriots’ initial staff.
Sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the team has asked Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady to interview for the offensive coordinator position. Brady served as the Colts’ offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022.
