New England Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo has reportedly turned down the Cleveland Browns’ request to interview for their vacant defensive coordinator position.
The news follows the announcement made by the Patriots on Thursday that they are seeking a long-term deal with Mayo.
There has been speculation as to what that role could be with the Patriots, but the expectations are that he’ll be promoted in some way within the organization. The Carolina Panthers have also requested to interview him for their vacant head coaching job.
Mayo hasn’t shied away from his desire of pursuing a head coaching job in the NFL. So it’s hard to believe he’d pass up on that opportunity if it’s on the table, unless he’s received some assurances from the Patriots that he’d replace coach Bill Belichick at some point.
Can confirm Jerod Mayo has turned down the Browns request to interview him for defensive coordinator job, per source
— Karen Guregian (@kguregian) January 13, 2023
One thing is certain: The Patriots are doing everything they can to keep Mayo from leaving for another assistant coaching position.
