Latest Jerod Mayo News

Patriots' coaches enter bye week confident Drake Maye can be a franchise quarterback

Dec. 05, 2024 17:48 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye’s arrival in New England coincided with a wholesale reset for the Patriots franchise following the departure of coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones this past offseason. In his eight starts since assuming the reins from veteran Jacoby...

Patriots turn their attention to the future after being eliminated from playoff contention

Dec. 02, 2024 18:07 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are focused on the future following their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots (3-10) were officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss Sunday, meaning that this week’s bye in many ways will begin the...

Red-zone woes, failure to stop Colts on 4th down on final drive doom Patriots to 3rd straight loss

Dec. 01, 2024 18:01 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots made six trips inside the Indianapolis 20 and came away with two touchdowns, two field goals, an interception at the goal line and a missed field goal that was shorter than an extra point. When they think about how close they came...

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

Nov. 29, 2024 21:11 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Anthony Richardson has been through a bit of everything during his first two NFL seasons. He had his rookie year cut short after four games because of a shoulder injury last season. He dealt with a hip injury this season and then was benched for two games...

Jabrill Peppers practices with Patriots amid ongoing domestic violence case

Nov. 26, 2024 14:22 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers said his legal team is cooperating with the NFL's ongoing investigation, but isn't sure when he might be back after being removed from the commissioner exempt list and becoming eligible to participate in practice and play in the...

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, accused of domestic violence, cleared to practice and play

Nov. 25, 2024 19:41 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The NFL removed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to participate in practice and play in the team’s games. Peppers missed seven games since being placed on the list on Oct. 9 after...

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams

Nov. 18, 2024 15:07 PM EST

Execution was a culprit in multiple key moments of the New England Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. It’s become a weekly and troubling refrain this season from first-year coach Jerod Mayo as he tries to simultaneously build a culture and inspire a roster...

It doesn’t have to take years to rebuild, especially with the right coach: Analysis

Nov. 15, 2024 12:52 PM EST

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Teams considering a coaching change should be encouraged by some of the quick turnarounds around the NFL. Three teams with new coaches...

Matthew Stafford will be trying to erase bitter memories when Rams visit Patriots

Nov. 14, 2024 18:56 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Stafford remembers what didn’t go right during his last visit to New England, in 2014 when he was still with the Detroit Lions. “We came in with I think the No. 1 or top five rush defense in the league. I’m not sure they ran it once,”...

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes win over Bears can be template for the rest of the season

Nov. 11, 2024 16:37 PM EST

Jerod Mayo has vowed the second half of the Patriots’ season will be focused on making positive steps toward the future. His team continued to make good on that pledge, bouncing back from an overtime loss at Tennessee last week with a 19-3 dismantling of the host Chicago Bears that...