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.

The New England Patriots have apparently found their next head coach and the name is not a shocker, as it was reported Sunday morning that Mike Vrabel has agreed to take over the reins of a franchise where he spent eight years of his NFL playing career and won three Super Bowls.

Robert Kraft stayed true to his word by moving quickly to reach a deal with Mike Vrabel, a former New England linebacker, as the Patriots' new coach.

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.