In a surprising turn, Jerod Mayo is out after one year as head coach of the New England Patriots, the team announced Sunday. The Patriots finished the 2024 season with a 4-13 record. Mayo's one-year tenure matches Rod Rust,

The New England Patriots didn't even wait until "Black Monday" to break out the pink slips, as Robert Kraft decided to announce head coach Jerod Mayo's firing shortly after the Patriots won their regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills, 23-16.

The New England Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo following his one season as Bill Belichick's replacement, the team announced Sunday. Mayo, 38, a former Tennessee Vols linebacker, was elevated to head coach last offseason after Belichick exited the franchise following 24 seasons.