Mike Vrabel

Patriots Journal for this week

June 7, 2026
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Here is this week’s edition of the Patriots Notebook, capturing the major storylines, roster shuffles, and community events surrounding the team as they head into a critical stretch of the offseason. A.J. Brown Getting Acclimated to Foxborough: The biggest story in New England remains the blockbuster acquisition of star wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brought in via trade from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round…

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The Patriots need to get the A.J Brown trade across the finish line

May 31, 2026
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AP/Matt Slocum For months, a blockbuster trade sending A.J. Brown from Philadelphia to New England has felt like a foregone conclusion. The framework of a deal is largely in place, it is now just a matter of figuring out compensation and getting it done. The financial benefits of waiting until the post-June 1 threshold are well documented for the Philadelphia Eagles. That time is finally here and it is time…

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6 Observations from Patriots Rookie Mini Camp

May 10, 2026
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The Patriots held the second of three rookie minicamp practices on Saturday and we got a good look at the incoming draft class and the undrafted free agents and tryout players who were brought in. Caleb Lomu of course is the headliner but we got to see and meet some of the other rookies as well. Here are six observations of what we saw 1. Vrabel was coaching them up:…

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Drake Maye publicly supports Mike Vrabel

May 7, 2026
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Getty Images Patriots quarterback Drake Maye offered a staunch defense of his head coach, Mike Vrabel, on Wednesday, dismissing concerns regarding the coach’s recent off-field absence and personal matters. Speaking to the media following a Pro-Am event at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, Maye emphasized the strong bond between the locker room and the coaching staff, specifically highlighting Vrabel’s character during a period of outside scrutiny. Maye’s comments come at…

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5 first round scenarios to watch for the Patriots

April 23, 2026
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The NFL Draft kicks off tonight and we have five different scenarios the Patriots could be working through in round one. Here is our breakdown of what we think the Patriots could potentially do at Pick 31 in this year’s draft. 1. Draft an edge rusher: The consensus all spring has been that the Patriots are going to draft an edge rusher to go with free agent addition DreMont Jones……

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Patriots add veteran defensive coordinator Bowen to staff

April 10, 2026
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Courtesy of the Tennessee Titans The Patriots are continuing to reshape their defensive brain trust by hiring Shane Bowen as a defensive analyst for the 2026 season. The move marks a reunion between Bowen and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, whose shared history spans over a decade across multiple programs and organizations. The addition comes at a time of internal movement for the New England staff, following the team’s Super…

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Vrabel addresses a variety of topics at the owners meetings

April 1, 2026
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Courtesy of Patriots.com At the 2026 NFL Owners meetings in Phoenix, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the assembled media with his usual flare and candor. Coming off a Super Bowl LX appearance, Vrabel covered everything from roster construction and individual player futures to the team’s internal culture following their 14-3 season. Here are a few of the topics he covered. Championship Standards and the 2026 Outlook Despite…

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Patriots to be featured on Hard Knocks in 2027

March 31, 2026
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Getty Images For the first time in franchise history, the New England Patriots are set to step into the glare of the “Hard Knocks” cameras, as the NFL announced at the annual league meetings in Phoenix that the team will be the featured subject of the 2027 training camp edition. This milestone marks the final AFC East team to appear on the long-running HBO docuseries, following recent spotlights on the…

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Patriots sign veteran cornerback Kindle Vildor

March 19, 2026
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Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Patriots continued their recent shopping spree on Thursday afternoon by signing veteran cornerback Kindle Vildor to a one-year deal. A former fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Georgia Southern, Vildor arrives in Foxborough after spending the 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he carved out a niche as a reliable depth piece and a consistent contributor on special teams. Over…

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Patriots emphasize youth & second contract players in free agency

March 13, 2026
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The Patriots’ approach in free agency was simple. They focused on getting younger and signing players who would be on their second contracts. Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have shifted their free agency philosophy toward a calculated, value-driven approach that prioritizes “second contract” players. This strategy focuses on players who have completed their rookie deals and are entering their physical primes, typically aged 25 to 27. Unlike the high-priced, aging…

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