Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Was Bleeding Profusely From His Face After Breaking Up Massive Brawl During Joint Practice vs. Commanders

Mike Vrabel has been through quite a few training camps as a player, so he knows that things can get quite intense between players.

He has been retired for some time, but that hasn’t stopped his fire on the field.

First blood was drawn at Wednesday’s joint practice between the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders, and it wasn’t from any of the players.

According to several reports, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel jumped into the action after rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson went to the ground, and a scrum ensued.

Rookie left tackle Will Campbell also jumped as well.

TreVeyon Henderson took a Commanders pass rusher (possibly Von Miller) to the ground in pass pro, and the two started scuffling on the ground. Vrabel jumped in to break them up, then took friendly fire from Will Campbell, who also joined the pile. Wild scene. https://t.co/3xu4NsY5il

— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) August 6, 2025

Once everything was finished, Vrabel reportedly came up with blood on his right cheek after the incident.

Mike Vrabel is bleeding from his face after diving into a pile to try to prevent a fight. Can’t say I’ve ever seen that before.

— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) August 6, 2025

The Patriots are holding a joint practice with the Commanders in Foxborough, and teams try their best to avoid such incidents.

Holy Sh*t: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel broke up a fight at joint training camp and came out of the pile BLEEDING from his face.

Vrabel is as hands-on as you can get…😳😳 pic.twitter.com/C3plXMVT8z

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 6, 2025

Mike Vrabel Is Hoping to Get The Patriots Organization Back On Track

The New England Patriots are hoping for a resurgence under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

The demise of the New England Patriots was real. Tom Brady left and then Bill Belichick was essentially sent packing.

Last season, the Patriots suffered through a 4-13 season with a rookie head coach they obviously regretted hiring.

Vrabel has been given the tough task of turning the team around after two consecutive 4-13 seasons.

Helping him along the way will be standout quarterback Drake Maye.

Much wasn’t expected of the Patriots going into last season, but with Vrabel and the addition of Stefon Diggs and a year’s experience under Maye’s belt, the Patriots are now looking at having expectations.

New England’s preseason opener is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Gillette Stadium.

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