Panthers, Jerod Mayo still have ‘mutual interest’ despite extension talks with Patriots

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

The Carolina Panthers were seemingly out, but they were still in on Jerod Mayo in a matter of 10 hours.

The bizarre story began Thursday afternoon, when the Panthers entered the fray. extended a request Mayo to discuss their vacant head-coaching position. But, not even six hours later, the New England Patriots tried some extending of their own—publishing an unusual press release stating that they were in discussions Talk to their coach about a possible new deal.

As the day was drawing to a close Albert Breer, senior editor at MMQB, reported that the Panthers still want Mayo to interview them for an interview next week. In fact, there’s mutual interest between the two sides.

Despite New England’s peculiar insistence On Mayo’s retention, it appears that nothing has been completed to this point. The Panthers are still in possession of Mayo as of now. 10 men involved in their search—with the former inside linebacker among them.