New England Patriots fire coach Jerod Mayo after 4-13 mark in lone season

Owner announces firing in statement after Sunday win.

ONE SEASON: Owner Robert Kraft announced the firing in a statement shortly after New England closed its 4-13 season with a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. Picture: AP Photo/Stew Milne, File

The New England Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after one season, beginning another reboot for the franchise just a year after it parted with longtime coach Bill Belichick.

Owner Robert Kraft announced the firing in a statement shortly after New England closed its 4-13 season with a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills.