Bill Belichick announced Wednesday that offensive line coach Adrian Klemm will not be working with the team due to health-related reasons.
“He’s going to be out for a little while,” Belichick told reporters.
Assistant offensive line coach Billy Yates is expected to take on Klemm’s role for the immediate future.
“We’ll work through it on the offensive staff,” Belichick said. “Billy Yates of course will be a part of it.”
Patriots O-line coach Adrian Klemm is “going to be out for a little while” while he deals with a medical issue, Bill Belichick announced. https://t.co/sMYuuNAvlX
— NESN (@NESN) November 8, 2023
“Wishing Klemm all the best,” one fan said in response to the news.
Another fan said, “Let’s hope he’s okay and that his family is too.”
Patriots center David Andrews also sent his thoughts and prayers to Klemm.
“Definitely thinking about AK… Obviously I’ve known Billy Yates now for three years, I’ve worked with him. He always does a great job… Definitely thoughts and prayers with AK,” Andrews said.
David Andrews on Adrian Klemm, who’s away from the team due to health reasons, per Bill Belichick: “Definitely thinking about AK… Obviously I’ve known Billy Yates now for three years, I’ve worked with him. He always does a great job… Definitely thoughts and prayers with AK.”
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) November 8, 2023
The Patriots will face the Colts in Germany this Sunday.
Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET.