Following Jerod Mayo's departure after a single season, the New England Patriots are reportedly eyeing Mike Vrabel as their next head coach, according to sources cited by The Boston Globe. Vrabel, a Patriots Hall of Famer with three Super Bowl victories under his belt from his playing days (2001-2008), has emerged as a leading candidate.

The image above shows Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel, offensive tackle Matt Light, quarterback Tom Brady, and linebacker Mike Vrabel at the team's Media Day in 2007. (Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Vrabel boasts a 54-45 record over six seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans (2018-2023), leading the team to three playoff appearances and one AFC Championship game. After his tenure with the Titans ended in 2023, he served as a coaching and personnel consultant for the Cleveland Browns in 2024.

This image captures Vrabel leaving the field after the Titans defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-21 on November 14, 2021, in Nashville. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Considered a prime candidate for head coaching positions in 2025, Vrabel has also reportedly interviewed with the New York Jets and Chicago Bears. The Patriots have also interviewed Ben Johnson, Byron Leftwich, and Pep Hamilton for the vacancy.

Here, Vrabel is pictured during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 30, 2022. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

An Ohio native and All-American at Ohio State, Vrabel concluded his NFL playing career with 769 tackles, 57 sacks, and 11 interceptions, earning All-Pro recognition for his exceptional 2007 season with the Patriots. The Patriots are looking to rebound from an 8-26 record over the past two seasons under Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo.