Ex-Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo’s wife, Chantel said there are “fake stories” circulating since his firing after one season on Sunday.

Moments before the New England Patriots fired him, former head coach Jerod Mayo addressed media members following the team's 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale. With the victory,

MrsMayo51 on social media -- took to her Instagram story Friday to respond to the rumors, calling them “fake stories.”

The New England Patriots parted ways with head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. His wife, Chantel Mayo, condemned the false narratives circulating about his firing. The Patriots had a challenging season with a 4-13 record.

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.

Joe Milton III passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his NFL debut, and the New England Patriots cost themselves the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft with a 23-16 win over the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills.

From a lack of talent on the roster to his inexperience and struggles with discipline, Mayo had little chance to succeed in New England.

Mayo was swiftly fired by the Patriots after their Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale. It’s shocking that the handpicked coach by owner Robert Kraft only lasted a year at the job. Now, the Patriots must undergo a head coaching search for a second straight year.

Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame coach of the Green Bay Packers Winning is the only thing? Not in Foxborough this week. Jerod Mayo won a football game last Sunday and got fired.

Details of Jerod Mayo's brief stint as the New England Patriots head coach were revealed in a report just days after his abrupt firing.

Joe Milton scored two touchdowns after relieving a healthy Maye in the first quarter to push the Patriots to a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. As a result, though, the Patriots will hold pick No. 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft. A loss to the Bills would’ve given New England the No. 1 pick.

Robert Kraft is taking responsibility for head coach Jerod Mayo's struggles in the 2024 season. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after the team's Week