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Brown slams NFL “most qualified” claim amid Black coach shortage

7/13/2026

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Patriots passing-game coordinator Thomas Brown said the NFL’s “most qualified” claim is insufficient.
He noted that none of the ten 2026 head-coaching vacancies went to a Black coach.
The league will start the season with only three Black head coaches—Todd Bowles, DeMeco Ryans and Aaron Glenn.
His résumé includes a 2021 Super Bowl win with the Rams and a 2023 Panthers offensive-coordinator role.

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Patriots passing-game coordinator Thomas Brown said the NFL’s “most qualified” claim is insufficient.
He noted that none of the ten 2026 head-coaching vacancies went to a Black coach.
The league will start the season with only three Black head coaches—Todd Bowles, DeMeco Ryans and Aaron Glenn.
His résumé includes a 2021 Super Bowl win with the Rams and a 2023 Panthers offensive-coordinator role.