Jerod Mayo lasted just one season in New England, with the Patriots going 4-13 before firing Mayo and hiring former Patriot Mike Vrabel as the new head coach. Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a player in New England, takes over a team which has had three straight losing seasons, including back-to-back 4-13 seasons in 2023 and 2024.
For the second straight year, the Patriots have a top four pick in the NFL draft. After taking QB Drake Maye with the 3rd overall pick last year, New England has the 4th overall pick this year.