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Patriots’ Drake Maye Reacts to Mike Vrabel Breaking Up Fight

The New England Patriots and Washington Commanders traded blows during a joint practice scuffle.

Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the practice fields after training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

It takes a special breed of head coach to willingly jump into an NFL dogpile during a training camp practice, especially after retiring years ago. It appears Mike Vrabel was more than willing during the New England Patriots’ joint practice against the Washington Commanders on Wednesday.