New England Patriots hire former player Mike Vrabel as head coach

The New England Patriots have hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as their head coach, the team announced Sunday.

The New England Patriots have hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as their head coach, the team announced Sunday.

Vrabel, 49, went 54-45 in six seasons as the Titans’ coach, plus a 2-3 record in the playoffs. He is also a former player for the Patriots, having played linebacker for the team from 2001-08, winning three Super Bowls.

Vrabel was hired to replace Jerod Mayo, another former New England linebacker, who was fired after only one season with the team. Mayo went 4-13 in his lone year at the helm.

During the 2024 season, Vrabel was a coaching consultant for the Cleveland Browns before his contract expired on Dec. 30 in anticipation of possible head coaching interviews.

Vrabel was a coveted coaching candidate during this year’s hiring cycle. He interviewed with the New York Jets and Chicago Bears before ultimately agreeing to a deal with the Patriots.

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