The Patriots are hiring ex-Browns offensive coordinator to be their new offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.

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Van Pelt, 53, was fired in Cleveland last month after four seasons with the team. During his tenure, the Browns offense ranked in the top half of league scoring every year but one. Van Pelt has extensive experience coaching quarterbacks and previously served as an offensive coordinator with the Bills in 2009.

According to a league source, Van Pelt interviewed with the Patriots on Wednesday night and again Thursday. Van Pelt’s hiring was unexpected, as the Patriots were connected to 11 other candidates during their search, including Rams tight ends coach Nick Caley and ex-Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy who reportedly traveled to New England for in-person interviews this week.

One league source described Van Pelt saying, “Great dude. Culture changer. Good coach. West Coast mostly, but has other influences.”

The NFL Network first reported Van Pelt’s hiring.

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