FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots concluded a bitter season on a high note.
It wasn't enough to save their coach's job.
Joe Milton III passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his professional debut, and the Patriots cost themselves the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft with a 23-16 win over the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Shortly thereafter, owner Robert Kraft fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season.
“After the game I informed Jerod Mayo that he will not be returning as the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2025.