The Patriots did not disclose terms, but sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Vrabel and New England agreed to a multiyear contract. The team confirmed the hiring Sunday morning, announcing Vrabel as the 16th head coach in franchise history.

The New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as the team's new head coach, replacing a one-and-done Jerod Mayo.

The former Patriots linebacker succeeds Jerod Mayo, who was fired after only one season following Bill Belichick’s exit.

According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones the former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expected to be in the mix for his old job. McDaniels is known as Bill Belichick's longtime offensive coordinator,

The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. The team announced the hiring Sunday morning. It comes a week after Patriots owner Robert Kraft fired Jerod Mayo after the team’s season finale victory over the Buffalo Bills to finish 4-13 in his lone season as coach.