2025 NFL head coach tracker: Bears land coveted Ben Johnson; Patriots hire Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo

New England Patriots hire former player Mike Vrabel as head coach

The New England Patriots have hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as their head coach, the team announced Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 12

2025 NFL wild-card overreactions: Mike Tomlin coached last game with Steelers? Derrick Henry best playoff RB?

The overreactions to the Saturday wild-card games

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as new head coach, replacing one-and-done Jerod Mayo

The Patriots have again hired one of their former linebackers to be their new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Could Josh McDaniels take Patriots' OC job if Vrabel is named coach?

Might the Patriots bring on a pair of familiar faces at head coach and offensive coordinator? Here's the latest buzz around Josh McDaniels.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Breer: Patriots head coach search ‘looks like a sham'

The MMQB's Albert Breer ripped the Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule in what he believes has been a "sham" of a search for their new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Inside Jerod Mayo’s Disastrous Patriots Season That Ended in His Firing

The former head coach was dealt a bad hand. But people familiar with the situation say he didn’t do much to help himself.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Mike Vrabel to the Patriots? Former New England LB seen as frontrunner for head coaching job, per report

The Patriots are looking for Jerod Mayo's replacement

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Cowboys deny Bears permission to interview Mike McCarthy for their head-coaching vacancy, per report

Dallas owner Jerry Jones said Sunday that he didn't know if he was considering making a coaching change

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Cowboys reportedly deny Bears request to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching job

The Cowboys have Mike McCarthy under contract through Jan. 14.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Gronk, Drew Brees push back on concern about Patriots hiring Vrabel

Rob Gronkowski and Drew Brees explain why they'd have no issue with the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel despite his defensive background.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

San Diego Wave hires Jonas Eidevall as new head coach

San Diego Wave has hired Jonas Eidevall as its new head coach. The former Arsenal head coach joins the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side on a three-year contract. He had been out of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

NFL coaching requests, hires: Full list of teams and names being pursued

Feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of NFL interview news? Let Yahoo Sports help.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots competing with these three teams for Mike Vrabel: Report

The Patriots aren't the only team interested in potentially hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Bears reportedly request permission from Cowboys to interview head coach Mike McCarthy

Is Mike McCarthy the man to right the ship of the Caleb Williams era in Chicago?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo: Robert Kraft takes accountability for failed tenure, says 'whole situation is on me'

New England got rid of Mayo after one season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Why Jerod Mayo was fired after one season with the Patriots and what's next

Patriots owner Robert Kraft cited wanting to return to championship contention as soon as possible as a reason for the change.

ESPN - Jan. 6

College football coaching carousel tracker: Grades, analysis on coach changes, 2024-25 firings and hirings

A running list of every job, who's in and who's out and grades for each hire

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Ben Johnson coaching rumors: Here's one NFL team that the Lions OC won't be interviewing with

Johnson is once again one of the most sought-after coaches

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Jaguars head-coaching candidates: Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel headline potential replacements for Doug Pederson

Who could be on Jacksonville's radar?

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Why Did the Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo? It Goes Beyond the Field.

The media missteps piled up throughout the season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Bears request interviews with Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Anthony Weaver

The Bears have started to compile their list of head coaching candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Bears head coach tracker: Chicago requests interviews with Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn

Chicago is looking in the division for its next coach

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

NFL playoff field set after Lions rout Vikings to earn NFC's top seed; Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

Detroit trounced Minnesota to win the NFC North and claim the postseason bye

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Giants announce Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen will return as head coach, general manager for 2025 NFL season

East Rutherford may be divided over the news

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo After One Season as Head Coach

New England is expected to pursue former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, people familiar with the situation said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

2025 NFL Draft order: Titans secure No. 1 pick with loss and Patriots win; Bears, Jets hold top-10 spots

A look at the current draft order

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Who will be the next Patriots head coach? 8 names to consider this offseason

For the second offseason in a row, New England is searching for a new head coach. Will Robert Kraft turn to another former Patriots linebacker to lead the team?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

2025 Patriots head coaching candidates: Mike Vrabel headlines potential replacements for Jerod Mayo

Which big names could be on New England's radar?

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo: Rob Gronkowski blasts New England for cutting ties with head coach after one season

Gronk was clearly shocked about New England's move

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

NFL coaching carousel: Insider hot seat rundown, from Mike McCarthy's Cowboys future to Mike Vrabel's next job

The Jets are said to value experience with next coach, Giants could take time to make decision on Brian Daboll

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Mike Vrabel interviewed with Jets to put pressure on Patriots, could be eyeing move to New England in 2025

The ex-Titans coach has a history with New England

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo after first season in New England post-Bill Belichick

Mayo succeeded Bill Belichick

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Patriots fire head coach Jerod Mayo after one season in New England

The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday, the team announced.

NBC News - Jan. 5

Patriots moving on from Jerod Mayo, per Ian Rapoport

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the New England Patriots are parting ways with their head coach Jerod Mayo following the conclusion to his first season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

NFL coaching tracker, wild-card news: Bill Belichick reportedly isn't interested in NFL return; What's next for Cowboys, Mike McCarthy?

We're tracking all the NFL coaching news after Week 18 and the playoff outlook heading into wild-card weekend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Latest in 2025 NFL head coach tracker: Bears land coveted Ben Johnson; Patriots hire Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo

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