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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Preparing to Face Another Former Team

It's beginning to look like the 2025 schedule for the New England Patriots is a checklist for Mike Vrabel. The head coach entered the year set to face off against a team he spent time with as a player (Pittsburgh Steelers) and as a head coach (Tennessee Titans).

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How a Patriots practice drill translated into on-field results for Drake Maye

As the New England Patriots split into position groups to start practice, the drill work in the quarterback area of the field typically focuses on one area: ball security.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 22

Artist Opens Up About Journey to Patriots' Tom Brady Statue

Jeff Buccacio is now known for sculpting a 17-foot statue of legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. His journey started when his father got him his first Lego set.

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / October 22

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Browns ahead of Week 8

Mike Vrabel served as a coaching and personnel consultant last season for Sunday’s visitors. Ashton Grant served as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach, too.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing-touchdown leaders' quiz

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New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / October 22

Communication the key to Patriots’ slow defensive starts

In the end, the New England Patriots won quite comfortably against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. However, the final score of 31-13 does not show that the team of head coach Mike Vrabel once again started slowly on the defensive side of the ball.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / October 22

'We’re All About the Same Age': Tom Brady Admits Mike Vrabel and Wes Welker Roasted Him at the Patriots

Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady proved to be one of the more viral comedic projects that the streaming giant has produced in recent years, with fans of both stand-up comedy and gridiron football coming together to cheerfully send off the greatest quarterback in the history of the game.

Lewis Cine News / Pats Pulpit / October 21

Patriots work out three defensive backs, including Lewis Cine

A former No. 32 overall pick was among the visitors to Gillette Stadium to begin the week. The New England Patriots hosted defensive backs Lewis Cine, Marcus Banks and Tre Hawkins III for workouts on Tuesday, according to the transaction wire.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 21

Patriots Snap Counts vs. Titans Validate Top Performers

As the New England Patriots continue to savor their 31-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 7, they will certainly take stock into their performance on both sides of the ball.

Mike Vrabel News / The SportsRush / October 21

'He Learned a Lot of Football Through Coach Belichick': Julian Edelman Weighs In on Fellow Ex-Patriot Mike Vrabel as an HC

Mike Vrabel wasn’t Bill Belichick’s chosen successor in Foxborough. After parting ways with the Tennessee Titans, though, he spent a year consulting for the Cleveland Browns, biding his time and watching from the sidelines.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 21

Patriots Own Second Seed in AFC

Someone check the calendar; it feels like early 2005 all over again. Because if the season were to end today, the New England Patriots would be the second seed in the AFC playoff picture.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Did Stefanski ever worry about losing job to Vrabel?

Did Browns' Kevin Stefanski ever worry about losing job to Mike Vrabel?

On Monday, Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand asked Kevin Stefanski if he ever felt uncomfortable or threatened by Mike Vrabel's presence last year.

Patriots players admit obvious about Mike Vrabel after win over Titans

Patriots' Mike Vrabel expands on emotional win over Titans

Patriots' Drake Maye praises Mike Vrabel for handling of emotional Titans game

The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

The 'Super Bowl XXXIX starters (Patriots vs. Eagles)' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

TreVeyon Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Fantasy Football: Time to Give Up on TreVeyon Henderson?

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has been perhaps the biggest disappointment in fantasy football. Selected early in the second round, the Ohio State product had the opportunity to earn a high workload in a wide-open backfield.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Patriots' Drake Maye praises Mike Vrabel for handling of emotional Titans game

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel did all he could last week to downplay the storyline related to the club's Week 7 game at the Tennessee Titans.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel expands on emotional win over Titans

Patriots players admit obvious about Mike Vrabel after win over Titans

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Starters from Super Bowl XXXVI (Patriots/Rams)' quiz

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Rhamondre Stevenson News / New England Patriots on SI / October 21

Patriots HC Reveals Reason for RB Resurgence

To paraphrase legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has seen his share of “fire and rain” through seven games of the 2025 NFL season.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / October 20

New England Patriots: Buzz ahead of the November 4th Trade Deadline

The New England Patriots have been on fire recently, and have been catching the attention of everybody in the NFL world. With a 5-2 start to the season, as well as Drake Maye looking like the league MVP, some media personalities believe New England could be very aggressive ahead of the trade deadline.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Cam Newton is not buying into the Drake Maye hype

The New England Patriots have won four straight games thanks in large part to Drake Maye, but Cam Newton is not quite ready to crown the young quarterback.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 20