Patriots character coach Jack Easterby leaving team after six seasons

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Patriots character coach Jack Easterby is leaving the team after six seasons, NBC Sports Boston's Patriots insider Phil Perry confirms.

While Easterby may not be a household name, he has been an integral part of the Patriots organization and a favorite among players. According to The Boston Globe, Patriots owner Robert Kraft's charges for soliciting prostitution didn't sit well with Easterby and played a role in his decision to part ways with the team. The Globe's report states Easterby will pursue opportunities with other NFL teams.

Before Super Bowl LIII, Patriots captain Matthew Slater described Easterby's impact on the team.

"I think it's important as men that you have something that grounds you, something that's bigger than the game of football," Slater said. "And for many of the men in this locker room, Jack's opened eyes to things that are greater. Obviously, for many of us that's faith in Jesus Christ. But he has really caused guys to think about things differently."

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