Bloody Mike Vrabel Emerges Amid Patriots-Commanders Fight on Wednesday

Vrabel wasn’t just playing referee. He got himself right into the chaos, even landing at the bottom of the scrum. Moments later, he stood up holding a towel to his cheek, blood visibly dripping down his face.

Mike Vrabel Keeps It Light, But Sends a Message

Despite the bloody aftermath, Vrabel stayed in good spirits. Wide receiver DeMario Douglas shared Vrabel’s post-fight message, “You should see the other guy.” Classic Vrabel.

But make no mistake, the coach had a stern warning for his players. Before practice even began, Vrabel said, according to Pro Football Talk, “We want to practice physical and aggressive without doing stuff that hurts the team.”

He wasn’t expecting a brawl but knew how quickly emotions can take over. “You have to be able to play competitively and physically without letting your emotions get the best of you,” he said.

The Commanders and Patriots will practice separately on Thursday ahead of Friday night’s preseason opener at Gillette Stadium. Safe to say, Vrabel will have his team on a tight leash after today’s events.