The New England Patriots have fired coach Jerod Mayo after just one season, marking another reboot for the franchise. Owner Robert Kraft announced the firing shortly after the team's final game of the season, citing the team's performance trajectory as the reason for the decision. Mayo, a former Patriots linebacker, struggled to get the most out of a young roster and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season. Kraft had initially praised Mayo's leadership and hired him as the franchise's first Black head coach. The Patriots will now begin the search for a new coach.