According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, there's a chance that former Patriots great Wes Welker could join the staff as well. Vrabel has not yet hired a wide receivers coach. According to Reiss ...

To this point, New England hasn't filled Hughes' position for 2025, but according to ESPN's Mike Reiss, they've considered bringing in former Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker for the job.

Former New England Patriots star wide receiver Wes Welker has been the Miami Dolphins' wide receivers coach. During his playing career, Welker was the definition of an elite slot wide receiver.

When all was said and done, Welker played in 174 career games. He racked up 903 receptions for 9,924 yards and 50 touchdowns. Sadly, he did not end up winning a ring during his time with the Patriots.