Patriots reportedly hiring Jerod Mayo to replace Bill Belichick as head coach

Jerod Mayo FILE -New England Patriots inside linebacker coach Jerod Mayo watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Whether Bill Belichick’s future as the New England Patriots head coach will extend beyond this season remains an open question. But Jerod Mayo, one of the candidates to possibly succeed the legendary coach reiterated on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 that he believes he’s ready for an opportunity to lead an NFL team. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File) (Stew Milne/AP)

By Sean Leahy, Yahoo Sports

One day after parting ways with long-time head coach Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots have tabbed Jerod Mayo the franchise's next head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Mayo, 37, is expected to be introduced next week and will become the youngest coach in the NFL.

This story will be updated.