Former Red Sox analytics director Joe McDonald has joined the Patriots in a 'football strategy' role as part of Mike Vrabel's new staff.

Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation and son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, sources close to him confirmed. A spokesperson for Josh Kraft declined to comment, but sources told NewsCenter 5 that an official announcement could be expected in early February.

As the Globe reported on Tuesday, Josh Kraft — longtime do-gooder and youngest son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft — plans to launch a bid to unseat Mayor Michelle Wu sometime in February. Wu will be seeking a second term.

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The Patriots turned to Vrabel after their quick coaching search wrapped up just seven days after the team fired Jerod Mayo.

The philanthropist and son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft plans to enter Boston’s mayoral race in the coming weeks, according to multiple reports.

The New England Patriots fired former head coach Jerod Mayo just hours after their season-ending victory over the Indianapolis Colts, which reportedly led

Milford resident Marilyn Price Spivack has been recognized by the Patriots for her volunteerism in the brain injury community.

Breaking news from Foxborough: Josh McDaniels is returning for a third stint as offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

The Kraft Group's empire could soon extend from the New England Patriots in Foxborough to Boston's City Hall. Josh Kraft, the 57-year-old son of Patriots owner Robert, intends to run for mayor of Boston.

The New England Patriots interviewed a few quality coaching candidates as they looked to find their new head coach. However, they were unable to get an interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn despite requesting one with him.