INDIANAPOLIS — Kevin Patullo is returning to his roots as an NFL wide receivers coach.
A source told Sporting News that Patulllo will be handling that position for the Indianapolis Colts on the staff being assembled by new head coach Frank Reich.
Patullo worked last season as an offensive analyst for Texas A&M after spending the previous two seasons as Jets quarterbacks coach. He had served as the assistant wide receivers coach for Tennessee (2014) and Buffalo (2012). He first broke into the NFL as an offensive assistant and quality control coach with Kansas City (2007-08) and the Bills (2010-11).
As first reported Tuesday morning by Sporting News, the Colts also are hiring Tom Rathman as their new running backs coach.
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