The New England Patriots are in talks to recruit new people Mike Vrabel as the team’s next head coach, according to The Boston Globe.
Vrabel is the favorite for the job after former head coach Jerod Mayo was fired Sunday after just one season.
Vrabel is a member of the patriots Hall of Fame for his eight seasons with the team. He won three Super Bowls with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick during his career in New England from 2001-2008.
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New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel, offensive tackle Matt Light, quarterback Tom Brady and linebacker Mike Vrabel at Patriots Media Day in 2007. (Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
Vrabel was 54-45 in six seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2023, including three trips to the playoffs and one to the AFC title game.
Vrabel was fired by the Titans after the 2023 season and then spent 2024 in a part-time coaching and personnel consultant role with the Cleveland Browns.
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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the field after a 23-21 win over the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Vrabel would become a top coaching candidate in 2025. He has also had interviews with the Jets and the Bears.
The Patriots also interviewed Ben Johnson, Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton ahead of their head coaching opening.
Vrabel was born in Ohio and was an All-American during his standout playing career with the Ohio State Buckeyes mid-nineties.
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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Vrabel finished his pro career with 769 tackles, 57 sacks and 11 interceptions. He received All-Pro honors for his standout 2007 season with the New England Patriots.
The Patriots are 8-26 over the last two seasons with Bill Belichick and then Mayo as head coach.
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