New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced Tuesday that he is inducting former coach Bill Parcells into the team's hall of fame as a contributor, officially burying the hatchet from Parcells' acrimonious departure to the rival New York Jets in 1997.

Bill Parcells is finally getting his spot in the Patriots Hall of Fame. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced Tuesday that Parcells, who gave the franchise instant credibility when he took over as head coach in 1993, will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame as a contributor.

Bill Parcells will be inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, team owner Robert Kraft announced Tuesday.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced Tuesday his selection of legendary NFL coach Bill Parcells to the team's Hall of Fame as a contributor. Parcells was the head coach of the Patriots between 1993 and 1996,