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Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as franchise's next head coach; former New England star returns home

Vrabel is succeeding Jerod Mayo, who was fired after one season

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Patriots Hire Mike Vrabel as Next Head Coach

Vrable, a three-time Super Bowl champion with New England, was one of the top coaching target for teams with vacancies this off-season.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

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

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

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - Jan. 10

At the End of a Road Trip, a Romantic Detour

Elizabeth Solomon traveled the country during the pandemic. She met Gero Geilenbruegge during a stopover in Naples, Fla. — and decided to stay.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Aaron Glenn declines to interview with Patriots

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

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

2024 Patriots Stock Watch: Drake Maye shines, rookie WRs disappoint

What should we take away from the 2024 Patriots season? Our Patriots insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry reveal their Stock Up and Stock Down picks.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

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

2025 NFL Draft: One ideal prospect for every non-playoff team, including Cowboys, Patriots adding playmakers

The majority of the draft order has been set

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Patriots boost key offensive position in ESPN's new 2025 mock draft

Which position should the Patriots prioritize with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Check out ESPN's latest mock draft projection.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Why is Bill Belichick's first North Carolina transfer portal class so underwhelming? It's the 'Patriot Way'

The Tar Heels are atop 247Sports' five burning transfer portal questions after the winter window

CBS 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

Bill Belichick says he had "shared vision" with Patriots, until "the last four years"

The decision of the Patriots to create a succession plan, while smart on paper, fell flat in practice.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

As Patriots search for next coach, they should be honest about role of Bill Belichick remnants

In firing Jerod Mayo, New England is continuing the fallout from Belichick's dropoff.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Belichick shares on-brand reaction to Patriots firing Mayo

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his reaction to the firing of his successor, Jerod Mayo, on Monday's "The Pat McAfee Show."

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

Trudeau's era comes to an end

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Predictions for Patriots with No. 4 pick

Which players should the Patriots target with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Here are some projections from recent expert mock drafts.

Yahoo 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

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

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

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

Titans Clinch First Pick in 2025 N.F.L. Draft After Patriots Beat Bills

With a Week 18 win, New England dropped to the No. 4 pick.

The New York Times - 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

Titans secure No. 1 pick after loss, Patriots' win

The Titans will pick No. 1 in the 2025 NFL draft after losing to the Texans on Sunday following the Patriots' win over the Bills.

ESPN - Jan. 5

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 Mayo as Kraft makes swift decision about team's future

Patriots owner Robert Kraft wasted no time charting a course for the future by firing head coach Jerod Mayo an hour after the team's Week 18 win.

Yahoo 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