The New England Patriots have promoted inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to be their next head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The 37-year-old is now the youngest head coach in the NFL.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefterAt 37, Jerod Mayo now will become the NFL's youngest head coach, taking over a title that Sean McVay had held since being named the Rams head coach in 2017; Mayo is a month younger than McVay.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Friday that the Patriots "will now work to hire a new GM to work with" Mayo.