For struggling NFL teams the end of the regular season triggers an annual exercise in bloodletting known around the league as "Black Monday" and the action got under way early this year as head coaches were sent packing.

Robert Kraft showed no shame in taking full ownership of how New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo's first and only season at the helm shook out. Kraft, the New England Patriots CEO and Chairman, addressed the press on Monday to discuss the firing of Mayo along with fielding questions on other topics within the organization.

Patriots Fire Head Coach Jerod Mayo After 1 Season

The New England Patriots are expected to interview other candidates, but according to league sources, via The Athletic’s Chad Graff and RJ Kraft, the team is pursuing Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo as head coach.

Detroit Lions assistant coaches Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn can begin virtually interviewing for NFL head coach jobs Wednesday. Find new rumors, updates.

Right now, the betting favorite to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears is Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Before Monday, it felt like there was a back-and-forth between Johnson and the Bears' front office through different reports,

The New York Jets are on the hunt for a new head coach and could be going back to an old friend to fill the vacancy. Rex Ryan, who coached the Jets from 2009-2014, is slated to interview for his old position this week.

Rex Ryan said on ESPN New York radio Monday that he is convinced he will be hired to return as the team's new head coach.