Patriots add veteran offensive line coach in addition to Doug Marrone
1/27/2025
Doug Marrone isn’t the only experienced offensive line coach coming to Foxborough.
The Patriots are also bringing Jason Houghtaling aboard, a source confirmed to MassLive’s Mark Daniels. Houghtaling is very familiar to Mike Vrabel, as he served as an assistant offensive line coach on his Titans staff (2021-22) before being elevated into the lead role in 2023.
“He’s a great teacher, and he’s worked in multiple schemes,” Vrabel said after promoting him in 2023. “It was probably one of the best interviews I’ve had in five years. I am extremely happy and excited to give him this opportunity.”
With the well-established Marrone in the fold, it feels likely that Houghtaling will go back to being an assistant. He most recently served as Chicago’s assistant offensive line coach in 2024.
In addition to his experience in the NFL, Houghtaling has spent quite a bit of time at the college level. He spent 10 years at Wagner College across a few different stints, ultimately rising to head coach. During five seasons at the helm (2015-19), Houghtaling went 16–40. He also served as an offensive coordinator at Williams (2011) and Cornell (2013).
ESPN’s Mike Reiss was first to report Houghtaling hire in New England.
