New England Patriots director of skill development Joe Kim is moving on from the team for the 2025 season. ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported the news on Friday. Kim got his NFL start with the Cleveland Browns under Bill Belichick in 1992. He had a unique teaching tool with the utilization of martial arts techniques to help with player development.

A well-regarded Patriots assistant is moving on in 2025. Joe Kim, director of skill development, won’t be back next season according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. A pass rush guru with an extensive background in martial arts, Kim has been with the Patriots since 2018.

After another 4-13 season, their second in a row, the New England Patriots are turning over their coaching staff once again. New England fired head coach Jerod Mayo following the team's 23-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills in their regular-season finale which dropped the team from the top pick in the 2025 NFL draft to the fourth.