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Mike Vrabel: No issue with John Harbaugh, postgame handshake

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Nov 22, 2020 5:46 PM ET

Following the Tennessee Titans' 30-24 overtime win against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, it looked like John Harbaugh waved off Mike Vrabel, who was trying to shake his hand.

Vrabel was asked about his interaction with Harbaugh after the game, and the Titans head coach revealed Harbaugh didn't refuse to shake his hand. He also added that he has a lot of respect for the Ravens head coach.

Vrabel says "absolutely not" when asked if Harbaugh refused to shake hands. "Lot of respect for John." Vrabel says he celebrated with team, ran back and got shake, asked about pre-game issue, Harbaugh said there wasn't one.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) November 22, 2020

Mike Vrabel came over to shake hands with John Harbaugh and Harbaugh appears to wave him off.pic.twitter.com/37dvMU38QD
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 22, 2020

There was an issue between the Ravens and Titans before kickoff on Sunday when players from Vrabel's side hyped themselves up while standing on Baltimore's logo at midfield. The two teams eventually dispersed, but not before Harbaugh exchanged words with Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler.

Harbaugh avoiding Vrabel's handshake really shouldn't be blown out of proportion. The Ravens are losing ground in the AFC North standings, so Harbaugh was understandably frustrated after his team's second straight loss.

The Ravens have a key game coming up next week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If they lose that game, Harbaugh probably won't be shaking Mike Tomlin's hand either.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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