Ian Rapoport has revealed the latest details regarding Jerod Mayo's status as the head coach of the New England Patriots.

The Patriots were within reach of drafting him with the No. 34 overall pick, but they opted to trade that pick to the Chargers, who moved up to take him instead. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved down to No. 37 and used that pick on Ja’Lynn Polk.

The Krafts reportedly want to keep Jerod Mayo as head coach in 2025 unless "things go off the rails" or he loses the locker room over the final three weeks.

The job security of New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has been a major discussion during the second half of the 2024 NFL season. Would the Patriots seriously fire Mayo after just one year at the helm?

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated on Thursday that the tight end room was the most consistent room for the organization. The tight ends have been a major source of production for the offense, as rookie quarterback Drake Maye has leaned heavily on Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper this season.

The Krafts reportedly believe Jerod Mayo "is the leader" for the Patriots moving forward. Read more on Boston.com.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo showed some aggression Sunday against the Bills. Mayo called a fake punt on fourth-and-2 from deep within the Patriots’ territory. Long snapper Joe Cardona direct snapped to safety/punt protector Dell Pettus, who rushed up the middle for 2 yards and a first down.

Jerod Mayo is fighting to keep his job after a chastening rookie season in charge of the New England Patriots, and telling comments from one of his players do not help his cause

Former New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel is interested in returning to his former team as a head coach.