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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots parted ways with their head coach on Sunday afternoon. The New England Patriots wasted almost no time after the end of their 2024 season to turn the page toward the future. Head coach Jerod Mayo, who had taken over the team last January, was fired shortly after leaving the post-game podium for what turned out to be a final … [Read more...] about Rules, timeline for Patriots after Jerod Mayo firing

Fans voted with empty seats | Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Daily news and links for a Mayo-free Monday. Here we are one year later, back after the drastic firing of Bill Belichick and the failed one-year Jerod Mayo experiment. I was upset about the move in 2024, it seems with good reason. Patriots ownership got too cute and too smart. It … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 1/06/25 – Patriots win meaningless battle, lose the war; Mayo fired

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Johnson is the Patriots’ first known requested interview. Less than 24 hours after firing head coach Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots have sent out their first interview request in the search for his successor. As first reported by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the team has asked the Detroit Lions to speak to offensive … [Read more...] about Patriots request interview with Lions OC Ben Johnson for head coaching job

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots parted ways with their head coach on Sunday. Update 1/6/2025: Robert Kraft blames himself after Jerod Mayo firing: ‘I put him in an untenable situation’ New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft met with the media on Monday afternoon to address the recent firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. The 83-year-old, who had hand-picked … [Read more...] about Robert Kraft blames himself after Jerod Mayo firing: ‘I put him in an untenable situation’

Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Robert Kraft addressed the media following the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. Following the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft addressed the media at Gillette Stadium Monday afternoon. Here are the top takeaways from his availability. Taking accountability As … [Read more...] about Robert Kraft gives insight into Jerod Mayo firing, Patriots’ future at head coach

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The former Patriots head coach gave his thoughts on his successor getting fired. Bill Belichick’s successor as head coach of the New England Patriots lasted all but a year: Jerod Mayo, team owner Robert Kraft’s hand-picked choice to eventually take over for Belichick, was fired after his team stumbled its way through a 4-13 … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick reacts to Patriots firing Jerod Mayo

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The offseason officially began Monday in Foxborough. The New England Patriots signed seven members of the final practice squad to futures contracts as the offseason began Monday. Wide receiver John Jiles, offensive tackle Caleb Jones, defensive tackle Marcus Harris, linebacker Andrew Parker Jr., cornerback D.J. James, safety Mark Perry and kicker … [Read more...] about Patriots sign 7 members of final practice squad to futures contracts for 2025

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images The Patriots will rebuild their coaching staff following their 4-13 season. It’s a new era in New England, again. Just one year after the Patriots promoted Jerod Mayo to head coach, they are already looking for his successor: Mayo was fired shortly after his team’s 4-13 season concluded, making him just the second head coach in franchise … [Read more...] about Patriots coaching staff tracker: Candidates, interviews, news, rumors, and more

Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images The Patriots’ rookie head coach will not be back in 2025. For a second straight offseason, the New England Patriots will be hiring a new head coach. Jerod Mayo, who was promoted to the position last January, has been fired by the organization shortly after concluding a 4-13 season. “After the game today, I informed Jerod Mayo that he … [Read more...] about Patriots fire head coach Jerod Mayo after 4-13 season