Vrabel Bloodied Breaking Up Second Patriots Practice Fight

During a joint practice between the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders, new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was left bleeding after physically intervening in a fight involving Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and a Commanders defender. This was reportedly the second fight Vrabel broke up that day, and he emerged from the scrum with a cut on his cheek, later seen with an ice pack. Vrabel's hands-on approach has quickly gained respect in the locker room, contrasting with previous coaching styles and signaling a shift in team culture. The Patriots, aiming to bounce back from consecutive disappointing seasons, have made key additions such as Stefon Diggs to aid their turnaround. After the altercation, the teams chose to practice separately. The Patriots and Commanders are scheduled to face each other in a preseason game.