Jerod Mayo will not be formally introduced as the 15th head coach in Patriots history until Wednesday afternoon.
But the former All-Pro linebacker and New England assistant coach has reportedly already started assembling his coaching staff for next season.
According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Mayo is set to interview Carolina Panthers outside linebackers coach Tem Lukabu for New England’s defensive coordinator position.
Lukabu, 42, might be an outsider to the Patriots’ organization, but he does have plenty of ties to the area. Before joining Carolina’s coaching staff last season, Lukabu served as Boston College’s defensive coordinator from 2020-22.