When the NFL regular season comes to a close, it sends the head-coaching carousel into high gear. The 2025 cycle is in full swing and began with six openings across the NFL. One of those has since been filled with the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel to lead the franchise after moving on from Jerod Mayo after one season.

The New England Patriots fired former head coach Jerod Mayo just hours after their season-ending victory over the Indianapolis Colts, which reportedly led

Mike Vrabel has been hired as the Patriots' new head coach, the team announced Sunday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Vrabel has been signed to a multi-year contract. He is replacing Jerod Mayo, who was fired after only one season.