The New England Patriots are in talks to hire him Mike Vrabel as the team's next coach, according to the Boston Globe.
Vrabel is the favorite to get the job after former coach Jerrod Mayo was fired on Sunday after just one season.
Frabel is a member of Patriots Hall of Fame induction for his eight seasons with the team. He won three Super Bowls with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick during his career in New England from 2001-08.
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New England Patriots cornerback Ashanti Samuel, offensive tackle Matt Light, quarterback Tom Brady and linebacker Mike Vrabel at Patriots media day in 2007. (Nancy Lin/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
Vrabel was 54-45 in six seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23, including three trips to the playoffs and one to the AFC title game.
Vrabel was fired by the Titans after the 2023 season, then spent 2024 in a part-time role as a coaching and personnel consultant with the Cleveland Browns.
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Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel leaves the field after their 23-21 victory over the New Orleans Saints on November 14, 2021 in Nashville. (AP Photo/John Ames)
Vrabel was expected to be one of the top coaching candidates in 2025. He also interviewed with the Jets and the Bears.
The Patriots also interviewed Ben Johnson, Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton for their head coach opening.
Vrabel was born in Ohio and was an All-American during his distinguished playing career with the team Ohio State Buckeyes In the mid-nineties.
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Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans reacts during the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Vrabel finished his professional career with 769 tackles, 57 sacks and 11 interceptions. He earned All-Pro honors for his breakout 2007 season with the New England Patriots.
The Patriots were 8-26 the last two seasons with Bill Belichick and then Mayo as their head coach.
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