Patriots Jerod Mayo Makes Franchise History As First Head Coach Since 1991 to Win Debut in Rookie Season

2025 NFL head coach tracker: Cowboys move on from Mike McCarthy; Patriots hire Mike Vrabel

Here's the full rundown of the latest happenings of this hiring cycle

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FG gives Commanders first playoff win since '06

Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal that clanged off the upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Commanders edged the ...

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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

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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 - 2d

New England Patriots appoint former player Mike Vrabel as their new head coach

49-year-old found success as head coach of Titans Vrabel replaces Jerod Mayo, who was fired last week The New England Patriots have hired their former player Mike Vrabel as the team’s next head ...

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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.

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Latest buzz on Jets' head coaching search: Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel

The latest news and buzz on the Jets' search for a new head coach.

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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.

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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman makes history as coach in college football finals

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has scored a historical first.

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The Best Rookies in the N.F.L. This Season

Quarterback Jayden Daniels turned around a franchise, while two Giants standouts have given fans reasons for optimism.

The New York Times - 5d

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.

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Notre Dame vs. Penn State history dates back to 1913, but College Football Playoff meeting is first since 2007

Here's a look back at the rich, yet brief, history between the Fighting Irish and the Nittany Lions

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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 - 6d

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

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Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win

The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Eagles rookie Jeremiah Trotter Jr. shines in first start, makes father proud

Trotter Jr. had 11 tackles in first start

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Ranking every first-round rookie from the 2024 NFL Draft after their debut season in the league

Where does your team's first-round pick from 2024 rank after his rookie campaign?

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

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 Playoff prediction: Why No. 6 seed Penn State can win first national title since 1986 season

The Nittany Lions have the tools to emerge from first-ever 12-team CFP as national champions

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

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

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

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

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo, Bill Belichick's replacement, after just 1 season

Jerod Mayo had a tough time taking over for a legend. Who might the Patriots target next?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Steelers make unwanted history after losing fourth straight game heading into the playoffs

No team has done this since 1999

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup as he makes his season debut with Clippers

Kawhi Leonard was in the starting lineup and made his season debut as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

Flavor Flav plays Duke's Mayo Bowl mascot, helps give Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck mayo bath after win

Flavor Flav was revealed as the celebrity playing 'Tubby' the Duke's Mayonnaise mascot in postgame

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 4