Overview

• In Thursday’s joint practice with the Vikings, Vrabel waded into a scuffle, ending up under a pile before quickly getting back to his feet without injury.
• The intervention marked his second physical breakup this training camp, following a cheek injury incurred while separating Patriots and Commanders players last week.
• Video footage shared by TMZ and Larry Brown Sports circulated on social media, reinforcing his reputation for intense, hands-on coaching.
• Wide receiver DeMario Douglas lauded Vrabel’s readiness to protect his players as a sign of loyalty, while quarterback Drake Maye added lighthearted commentary on the prior incident.
• These episodes exemplify Vrabel’s accountability-driven approach aimed at forging a tougher team culture in his first season leading the Patriots.