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Vrabel Appears Bloodied After Breaking up Training Camp Scuffle

NORFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 6 – Mike Vrabel sustained a facial injury while intervening in a player fight during a joint training camp, reflecting his hands-on approach to enforcing team discipline, sources said.

  • During a training session held at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the head coach of the New England Patriots, Mike Vrabel, sustained facial injuries while intervening in an altercation between players from his team and the Washington Commanders.
  • The altercation began when Patriots newcomer TreVeyon Henderson brought down a Washington pass rusher during an 11-on-11 drill, which led to a ground wrestling match that Coach Vrabel stepped in to break up.
  • Rookie offensive lineman Will Campbell joined the scrum to back up Henderson and accidentally hit Vrabel, who soon stood up smiling with blood streaming down the side of his face.
  • Wide receiver DeMario Douglas recalled Coach Vrabel’s humorous remark following the altercation, while tight end Hunter Henry expressed that Vrabel fully shares the team's mindset, and Jonathan Jones highlighted the coach’s strong determination.
  • The incident highlighted Vrabel's physical involvement during practice and preceded the Patriots' preparation for their first preseason game on Friday night against Washington in Foxboro.
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NBC Boston broke the news in Boston, United States on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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