The New England Patriots have promoted linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to be the franchise’s next head coach, the team announced Friday. Mayo replaces Bill Belichick, who parted ways with the franchise on Thursday after 24 seasons.
The 37-year-old Mayo had served as an assistant under Belichick since 2019 in New England. This is his first head coaching job.
Mayo becomes the youngest head coach in the NFL, taking the title from Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, who is also 37. He will also become the first Black head coach in the history of the Patriots franchise.