Patriots' Mike Vrabel Provides WR Update

Jul 23, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches over players during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel believes that practice makes perfect … or as close as can be, on a football field.

Accordingly, the new “HC of the NEP” is encouraging his players to remain as engaged as possible, even when injury prevents them from participating. In fact, Vrabel reiterated this point when asked about second-year receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, who has been conspicuous by his absence from on-field action due to what has been reported as “minor…