Patriots Hire Jerod Mayo to Become Next Head Coach Following Belichick's Departure

Sports Illustrated

The New England Patriots have promoted linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to be the franchise’s next head coach. Mayo replaces Bill Belichick, who parted ways with the franchise on Thursday after 24 seasons.

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00:00 The post-Bill Belichick era in New England has begun.

00:03 The Patriots have hired Gerard Mayo as their next head coach,

00:06 and he will be formally introduced at a press conference next week, according to ESPN.

00:11 Mayo played eight seasons for the Patriots and Belichick,

00:14 and is a two-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion.

00:17 He rejoined the team in 2019 as an inside linebackers coach,

00:21 and will now take the helm in New England following the legendary 24-year career of his former coach.

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