Who Is Bill Belichick? 8 Things to Know About the Famous Football Coach

Bill Belichick's professional coaching career started in 1976 when he joined the Detroit Lions as an assistant special teams coach. However, he, along with the rest of Tommy Hudspeth's coaching staff, were dismissed at the end of the 1977 season.

He then scored a spot in the Denver Broncos, serving as the team's assistant special teams coach and defensive assistant during the 1978 season.

In January, Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft mutually ended their partnership after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl championships.

"I will always be a Patriot. I look forward to coming back here but, at this time, we're going to move on. I look forward and am excited for the future. Always very very appreciative of the opportunity here, the support here and Robert what you've done for me. Thank you," Belichick said in a statement.

Shortly after the news emerged, the Atlanta Falcons announced they interviewed Belichick for a head coaching job, but their interest never materialized.

Aside from being a coach and sports analyst, Bill also dedicates his time to his foundation, which "aims to provide coaching, mentorship, and financial support to individuals, communities, and organizations. Focusing on football and lacrosse, its mission is to bring the values of the Belichick family – a love of sports, coaching and team building – to the athletic leaders of tomorrow."

The Bill Belichick Foundation was founded in memory of Bill's father, Steve, who died in November 2005.

In 2021, Bill was offered to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom but decided to decline the opportunity following the January 6th Capitol attack.

"Subsequently, the tragic events of last week occurred and the decision has been made not to move forward with the award,” he said in a statement. “Above all, I am an American citizen with great reverence for our nation’s values, freedom and democracy.”

Bill is currently dating Jordon Hudson, who is 48 years his junior. The pair met on a flight from the Boston area to Florida in February 2021, and they have been seen on multiple outings in the months thereafter.

According to a source, the couple might tie the knot soon.

"Bill is at a bit of a crossroads on what he would like to do for his future as there is still a drive to coach again and break the wins record, but his life now isn't that bad as he has been enjoying doing TV and absolutely enjoying his relationship with his girlfriend Jordon that is blossoming into something that is going to lead to marriage," the insider told Daily Mail.

The insider added, "He wants to be with her all of the time, but she is pushing him to see the options that he will have for next season because she knows that makes him happy."