Assistant coach leaves Mike Vrabel's staff to join AFC contender

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Robert Kugler is no longer a part of the New England Patriots’ coaching staff.

Kugler’s first role in the NFL was in 2021 as assistant offensive line coach for the Houston Texans. He held the same position with the Carolina Panthers from 2022-23. The Patriots were the third team Kugler coached for, also as an assistant offensive line coach from 2024-25. New England ranked No. 26 in sacks allowed in 2025 with 48.

According to PennLive's Nick Farabaugh, Kugler is joining the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff.

“Patriots lose asst. OL coach Robert Kugler to the Steelers,” Boston Herald's Doug Kyed posted on X on Thursday. “Still have Doug Marrone and Jason Houghtaling on staff.”

Patriots lose asst. OL coach Robert Kugler to the Steelers.

Still have Doug Marrone and Jason Houghtaling on staff. https://t.co/ikhR1lXHLy

— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) February 12, 2026

Kugler was hired by the Steelers to be their tight ends coach. This will be his fourth coaching role in the NFL. Marrone is the Patriots’ offensive line coach. Houghtaling serves as his assistant.

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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Assistant coach leaves Mike Vrabel's staff to join AFC contender

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