Jerod Mayo reportedly has removed himself from consideration for the Cleveland Browns’ defensive coordinator job.
One day after the New England Patriots said in a statement that they were in talks with Mayo on a contract extension, multiple outlets reported the linebackers coach had turned down the Browns’ request to interview him for their DC vacancy.
NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry was the first to report Mayo’s decision.
Mayo still planned to interview for the Carolina Panthers’ head-coaching position, according to multiple reports Thursday night, but it appears he won’t be leaving New England for anything less than a top job.