The New England Patriots announced Friday that they completed an interview with Mike Vrabel for their open head coaching position. Vrabel played 14 years

Vrabel is the third candidate to meet with the team, following former NFL coordinators Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton on Tuesday. He is considered the front-runner for the Patriots’ job, which multiple league sources expect him to land. He has previously interviewed with the Jets and Bears.

Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson will also interview for the Patriots head coaching vacancy on Friday, according to reports by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is scheduled to interview Friday for the Patriots head coaching job.