The New England Patriots are staying in the building for their next head coach, hiring linebackers coach Jerod Mayo as their next head coach. Mayo has served as the de facto defensive coordinator in New England. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news.
It’s a new era in New England: the Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach and he will be formally introduced at a press conference next week, a source tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/SeHKoAonrP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2024
Mayo replaces Bill Belichick, who mutually parted ways with the Patriots yesterday after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl championships.