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.