Ashton Grant stays with Patriots despite coordinator interest from Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Ashton Grant announced his decision to remain as the New England Patriots quarterbacks coach, despite securing interest from the Las Vegas Raiders for their offensive coordinator role. Grant emphasized his commitment to developing players like Drake Maye in a stable environment and learning from experienced coaches such as Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. He described a sense of unfinished business and expressed a long-term focus on executing his current role effectively. The Patriots enter a new season with expectations of building on last year’s progress as Grant hopes to enhance the team's offensive creativity.
- •Grant served his first season as quarterbacks coach in 2025.
- •Drake Maye emerged as an MVP candidate under Grant's guidance.
- •Grant declined a coordinator position with the Raiders to stay in New England.
- •He aims to build on the team's culture and help players develop.
- •Patriots focus on offensive creativity heading into the new season.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Up-and-coming coach explains decision to stay with Patriots
"Ashton Grant decided to stay put despite some offensive coordinator interest.
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