Rick Dennison is already out as a Minnesota Vikings assistant coach after refusing COVID-19 vaccine. And now, it looks like there’s a second name to add to the list.
According to reports, New England Patriots OL coach Cole Popovich won’t be with the team in 2021 due to a decision he made regarding the COVID-19 vaccine:
Patriots co-OL coach Cole Popovich won’t be with the team in 2021 in a decision related to the COVID-19 vaccine and NFL guidelines, per league sources. @globejimmcbride 1st reported Popovich won’t be with the team.
Carmen Bricillo, co-OL coach in ‘20, takes on leading role.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 23, 2021
He’ll be replaced by Carmen Bricillo, sho served as co-Offensive Line coach in 2020.
Popovich is a former offensive lineman at Fresno State and also spent some time on Fresno State’s coaching staff.
