Main Story: Bill Belichick made a surprise appearance in Foxborough for a dinner marking the 10th anniversary of the Patriots’ Super Bowl LI victory. Tom Brady also attended, while owner Robert Kraft was absent as he recovers from back surgery. Belichick’s return comes amid a strained relationship with the team since their 2023 split.

By the Numbers
  • 24 seasons: Belichick’s tenure as Patriots head coach.
  • 6 Super Bowl wins, 9 AFC titles and 17 AFC East crowns: Belichick’s Patriots achievements.
  • 34-28: New England’s overtime win over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI.
Yes, But

Belichick’s attendance signals a return to a Patriots celebration, but it does not resolve the tension between him and Kraft. The owner has said he plans to build a statue honoring Belichick.

Bottom Line

Belichick’s appearance reunited key figures from a defining Patriots championship, but the underlying relationship between the coach and the franchise remains unsettled.