Bill Belichick, the 72-year-old former Patriots coach, has made headlines following reports of a new romance.
According to TMZ, Belichick is now dating Jordon Hudson, 24, a former cheerleader.
Sources reportedly told the outlet that the relationship began shortly after his separation from longtime girlfriend Linda Holliday in September 2023.
Additionally, one of Hudson's former cheerleading teammates revealed that their romantic connection started on a flight from Boston to Florida in 2021, while Belichick was still in a relationship with Holliday.
The duo allegedly bonded over a philosophical project of Hudson's and exchanged contact details upon landing.
In March, Belichick made an unusual appearance at a cheerleading competition in National Harbor, Maryland - skipping the NFL combine - reportedly in an act of support for Hudson, per TMZ.
Hudson also accompanied Belichick to Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction earlier this week, suggesting their relationship has been blossoming in public circles. She has been seen at numerous games at Gillette Stadium during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, further solidifying her presence in Belichick's life.
Rumors about Belichick's personal life have swirled since he was spotted dining at Contessa Italiana in Boston last March, reportedly on a date with an unnamed brunette. Whether this outing was with Hudson remains uncertain.
The NFL community has taken note of Belichick's romantic endeavors, with former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski playfully poking fun at the coach's love life during Netflix's recent Tom Brady roast.
Check out that hilarious moment below:
"Coach, you used to talk about Foxborough High School when we sucked," Gronkowski joked, "But now I know why you were so obsessed with Foxborough High School: you were scouting your new girlfriend."
Belichick's departure from the Patriots in January after 24 seasons, which included eight Super Bowl victories, marked the end of an era in New England football history.
At this time, neither Belichick nor Hudson has spoken publicly about their relationship - so I guess time will tell if these reports are proven to be true.
