Houston Texans at New England Patriots 9/9/2018
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Foxborough, Mass. The Dolphins have begun their search for a coach who’s ready to lose a lot this year. Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores, the first candidate to interview for the Dolphins’ job, met with them Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Foxborough, Mass. The Dolphins have begun their search for a coach who’s ready to lose a lot this year. Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores, the first candidate to interview for the Dolphins’ job, met with them Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Jan. 04, 2019 10:41 AM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores met Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, with Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey about the team's head coach opening. He’s the fifth candidate to meet with Dorsey. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores met Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, with Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey about the team's head coach opening. He’s the fifth candidate to meet with Dorsey. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Jan. 05, 2019 05:41 PM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick looks over notes, near quarterback Tom Brady, during the team's NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the AFC championship game. New England has won five Super Bowls during the Belichick-Brady era, setting all kinds of records along the way. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick looks over notes, near quarterback Tom Brady, during the team's NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the AFC championship game. New England has won five Super Bowls during the Belichick-Brady era, setting all kinds of records along the way. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Jan. 17, 2019 03:42 PM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores’ team is headed for the Super Bowl, and the Miami Dolphins must wait another two weeks before they can seal a deal with the New England Patriots’ defensive play-caller to become their coach. The Dolphins decided nearly two weeks ago to offer the job to Flores, who has been a Patriots assistant for 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores’ team is headed for the Super Bowl, and the Miami Dolphins must wait another two weeks before they can seal a deal with the New England Patriots’ defensive play-caller to become their coach. The Dolphins decided nearly two weeks ago to offer the job to Flores, who has been a Patriots assistant for 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Jan. 21, 2019 12:01 PM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. The Miami Dolphins have called a news conference for Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, and are expected to introduce Brian Flores as their coach less than 24 hours after he helped the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. The Miami Dolphins have called a news conference for Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, and are expected to introduce Brian Flores as their coach less than 24 hours after he helped the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Feb. 04, 2019 09:45 AM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, center, celebrates his interception with Dont'a Hightower, left, and Eric Rowe, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. 2018 has been a signature season for one of the quietest players in their locker room. Gilmore earned All-Pro honors for the first time in his career and taken the leadership reins of a secondary that lost Malcolm Butler in free agency this past offseason. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, center, celebrates his interception with Dont'a Hightower, left, and Eric Rowe, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. 2018 has been a signature season for one of the quietest players in their locker room. Gilmore earned All-Pro honors for the first time in his career and taken the leadership reins of a secondary that lost Malcolm Butler in free agency this past offseason. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Jan. 31, 2019 03:25 PM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. A person with direct knowledge of discussions has confirmed to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign free agent cornerback Kevin Johnson. The person spoke to The AP on Monday, March 11, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the signing won't be official until the NFL's new year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. A person with direct knowledge of discussions has confirmed to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign free agent cornerback Kevin Johnson. The person spoke to The AP on Monday, March 11, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the signing won't be official until the NFL's new year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Mar. 11, 2019 02:29 PM EDT
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans' J.J. Watt rushes during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Defending AFC South champ Houston has Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins along with J.J. Watt back healthy and in his prime. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans' J.J. Watt rushes during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Defending AFC South champ Houston has Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins along with J.J. Watt back healthy and in his prime. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Aug. 22, 2019 09:05 AM EDT