New England Patriots
Jerod Mayo - #51 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 250 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/23/1986 |
| Birthplace | Hampton, VA |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 10th pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | 4 | 1 |
Patriots-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Nine game between the Patriots and the Browns.
Patriots MVP meter: Week Eight
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain presents a running meter that indicates the Patriots' top five MVP candidates up through their most recent game.
Patriots-Vikings matchup of the day: Saturday
Here is a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Vikings.
Patriots MVP Meter: Week Seven
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain presents a running meter that indicates the Patriots' top five MVP candidates up through their most recent game.
Patriots MVP Meter: Week Six
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain presents a running meter that indicates the Patriots' top five MVP candidates up through their most recent game.
Patriots' linebacking corps stepped up in Sunday's win
In the Patriots' victory over the Ravens, their starting linebackers, including rookie Brandon Spikes, made big plays to seal the win late.
Patriots players of the week
The Patriots' offensive, defensive and special-teams players of the week from their 23-20 overtime victory over the Ravens in Week Six.
Patriots-Ravens matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to keep an eye on in the Week Six game between the Patriots and Ravens:
Three-and-out with Patriots radio color commentator Gino Cappelletti
Each week we'll talk to former Patriots star and current broadcaster Gino Cappelletti. This week, Gino talked about what the Patriots' defense needs to do to beat the Dolphins on Monday night.
Patriots' 60-second rant: Pass rush must improve
With a young secondary, the Patriots need to amp up their QB pressure to make life easier for their defensive backs.
They said it: Patriots edition
Here are what some of the Patriots' players and head coach Bill Belichick had to say following their 38-30 Week Three victory over the Bills.
PLAYER NEWS
Mayo is practicing again but is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Ravens.|||||||
Mayo, last year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, practiced for the first time Friday since straining right knee ligaments in New England's season opener. He had limited participation in the practice after missing two games.
A linebacker who was the 10th overall pick in the draft, Mayo signed a five-year contract on Thursday after flying to Foxborough early in the morning. The Patriots' first practice of training camp started at 8:30 a.m., which meant no Mayo.|||||||
With Mayo and fellow draft pick Shawn Crable in camp, the Patriots could get a lot younger in the middle of their defense. But first, Mayo said, he wants to learn what he can from the veterans around him.
