The Jets were already searching for a new head coach. Former Tennessee Titans bench boss Mike Vrabel is available and he had an interview in New York last week. More noteworthy: Vrabel, 49, is a former Patriots player as well and the speed his former team moved on from Mayo sure does look like Vrabel is on their radar.

The New England Patriots are moving fast to fill their head-coaching vacancy, with Mike Vrabel set to interview for the job and a request in for Ben Johnson.

Maryland coach Mike Locksley is interviewing for the New York Jets’ head-coaching job Friday, a source briefed on the discussions said. The 55-year-old Locksley has spent the past six seasons as the Terrapins’ head coach and is 33-41,