NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the New England Patriots are parting ways with their head coach Jerod Mayo following the conclusion to his first season.

NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on the New England Patriots decision to fire head coach Jerod Mayo.

The New England Patriots made a logical decision. Then again, that didn’t make it any less surprising. Despite all the rumors about Robert Kraft being ready to give Jerod Mayo another chance, they let him go shortly after the regular-season finale.

Less than a year ago, the New England Patriots parted ways with head coach and de facto general manager Bill Belichick after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl wins. Now, they're moving on from Belichick's replacement on the sidelines,

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista react to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's comments after firing of head coach Jerod Mayo.

The New England Patriots fired former head coach Jerod Mayo just hours after their season-ending victory over the Indianapolis Colts, which reportedly led

Following Sunday's win over the Bills, the Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season in New England.

Last year, it seemed like the New England Patriots couldn’t wait to fire Bill Belichick. It was a bold move, considering many regard the six-time Super Bowl winner as one of, if not the greatest head coach in NFL history.

The New England Patriots shocked the NFL on Sunday, when they decided to fire head coach Jerod Mayo after one season. It didn’t take long for NFL media to think of potential candidates for the job. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network tweeted,

The New England Patriots did not even wait until Black Monday to make a decision on Jerod Mayo. New England is firing Mayo after one season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero.

Mayo is the only firing the Patriots have made, for now. According to multiple reports, the only move the Patriots have made Sunday is to relieve Mayo of his duties as head coach. Currently, no assistant coaches or front office members appear to be affected.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport gives an update on the New England Patriots' head coaching vacancy after the team parted ways with Jerod Mayo.