A local philanthropist and son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft plans to enter the race for mayor of Boston, a source confirmed to Boston 25 News.

Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation and son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, sources close to him confirmed. A spokesperson for Josh Kraft declined to comment, but sources told NewsCenter 5 that an official announcement could be expected in early February.

As the Globe reported on Tuesday, Josh Kraft — longtime do-gooder and youngest son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft — plans to launch a bid to unseat Mayor Michelle Wu sometime in February. Wu will be seeking a second term.

The Patriots turned to Vrabel after their quick coaching search wrapped up just seven days after the team fired Jerod Mayo.

The New England Patriots fired former head coach Jerod Mayo just hours after their season-ending victory over the Indianapolis Colts, which reportedly led

The philanthropist and son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft plans to enter Boston’s mayoral race in the coming weeks, according to multiple reports.

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NFL playing career as an assistant coach at Ohio State in 2011, he had thoughts of one day returning to the New England Patriots.

Breaking news from Foxborough: Josh McDaniels is returning for a third stint as offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

Former Red Sox analytics director Joe McDonald has joined the Patriots in a 'football strategy' role as part of Mike Vrabel's new staff.

Tom Brady and former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick created countless unforgettable moments for Patriots fans over nearly two decades.